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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,235 and 92,570.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,235 and 92,570.63 is: 193,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,235 : 92,570.63 = 92,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,235/92,570.63 = 92,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,235x = 92,570.63 × 92,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,235x = 8,569,320,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,320,612.89/44,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,722.63

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