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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,374 and 98,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,374 and 98,044 is: 211,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,374 : 98,044 = 98,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,374/98,044 = 98,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,374x = 98,044 × 98,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,374x = 9,612,625,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,625,936/45,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,853.17

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