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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,620 and 92,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,620 and 92,937 is: 193,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,620 : 92,937 = 92,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,620/92,937 = 92,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,620x = 92,937 × 92,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,620x = 8,637,285,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,285,969/44,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,574.32

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