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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,744 and 98,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,744 and 98,778 is: 213,297.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744 : 98,778 = 98,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744/98,778 = 98,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744x = 98,778 × 98,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744x = 9,757,093,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757,093,284/45,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,297.77

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