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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,996 and 97,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,996 and 97,762 is: 212,405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996 : 97,762 = 97,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996/97,762 = 97,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996x = 97,762 × 97,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996x = 9,557,408,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,557,408,644/44,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,405.74

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