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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,444 and 90,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,444 and 90,676 is: 184,999.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,444 : 90,676 = 90,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,444/90,676 = 90,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,444x = 90,676 × 90,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,444x = 8,222,136,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,136,976/44,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,999.93

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