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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,138 and 90,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,138 and 90,220 is: 184,413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,138 : 90,220 = 90,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,138/90,220 = 90,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,138x = 90,220 × 90,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,138x = 8,139,648,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139,648,400/44,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,413.62

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