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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,402 and 92,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,402 and 92,909 is: 194,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,402 : 92,909 = 92,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,402/92,909 = 92,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,402x = 92,909 × 92,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,402x = 8,632,082,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,082,281/44,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,407.51

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