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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,592 and 92,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,592 and 92,856 is: 193,358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,592 : 92,856 = 92,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,592/92,856 = 92,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,592x = 92,856 × 92,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,592x = 8,622,236,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,236,736/44,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,358.38

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