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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,570 and 92,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,570 and 92,876 is: 193,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,570 : 92,876 = 92,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,570/92,876 = 92,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,570x = 92,876 × 92,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,570x = 8,625,951,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,951,376/44,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,537.16

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