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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,183 and 90,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,183 and 90,958 is: 187,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,183 : 90,958 = 90,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,183/90,958 = 90,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,183x = 90,958 × 90,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,183x = 8,273,357,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273,357,764/44,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,252.06

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