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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,540 and 94,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,540 and 94,860 is: 202,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,540 : 94,860 = 94,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,540/94,860 = 94,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,540x = 94,860 × 94,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,540x = 8,998,419,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,419,600/44,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,030.08

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