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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,036 and 92,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,036 and 92,446 is: 194,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036 : 92,446 = 92,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036/92,446 = 92,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036x = 92,446 × 92,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036x = 8,546,262,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,262,916/44,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,074.46

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