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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,991 and 97,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,991 and 97,752 is: 212,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991 : 97,752 = 97,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991/97,752 = 97,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991x = 97,752 × 97,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991x = 9,555,453,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555,453,504/44,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,385.89

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