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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,571 and 92,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,571 and 92,879 is: 193,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571 : 92,879 = 92,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571/92,879 = 92,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571x = 92,879 × 92,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571x = 8,626,508,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626,508,641/44,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,545.32

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