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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,602 and 92,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,602 and 92,896 is: 193,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,602 : 92,896 = 92,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,602/92,896 = 92,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,602x = 92,896 × 92,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,602x = 8,629,666,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629,666,816/44,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,481.61

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