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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,292 and 94,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,292 and 94,740 is: 202,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,292 : 94,740 = 94,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,292/94,740 = 94,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,292x = 94,740 × 94,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,292x = 8,975,667,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975,667,600/44,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,647.60

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