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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,553 and 90,748.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,553 and 90,748.50 is: 184,842.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,553 : 90,748.50 = 90,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,553/90,748.50 = 90,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,553x = 90,748.50 × 90,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,553x = 8,235,290,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,290,252.25/44,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,842.55

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