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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,220 and 92,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,220 and 92,542 is: 193,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,220 : 92,542 = 92,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,220/92,542 = 92,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,220x = 92,542 × 92,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,220x = 8,564,021,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564,021,764/44,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,668.52

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