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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,569 and 92,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,569 and 92,874 is: 193,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,569 : 92,874 = 92,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,569/92,874 = 92,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,569x = 92,874 × 92,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,569x = 8,625,579,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,579,876/44,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,533.17

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