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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,244 and 90,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,244 and 90,792 is: 186,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,244 : 90,792 = 90,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,244/90,792 = 90,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,244x = 90,792 × 90,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,244x = 8,243,187,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243,187,264/44,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,311.98

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