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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,636 and 92,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,636 and 92,968 is: 193,634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,636 : 92,968 = 92,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,636/92,968 = 92,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,636x = 92,968 × 92,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,636x = 8,643,049,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,049,024/44,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,634.04

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