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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,012.25 and 90,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,012.25 and 90,072 is: 184,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,012.25 : 90,072 = 90,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,012.25/90,072 = 90,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,012.25x = 90,072 × 90,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,012.25x = 8,112,965,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,965,184/44,012.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,334.25

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