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Finding the Third Proportional to 44.23 and 92.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 44.23 and 92.74 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 92.74 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/92.74 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 92.74 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 8,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601.13/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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