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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,107 and 90,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,107 and 90,157 is: 184,285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,107 : 90,157 = 90,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,107/90,157 = 90,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,107x = 90,157 × 90,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,107x = 8,128,284,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,284,649/44,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,285.59

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