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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,674 and 92,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,674 and 92,588 is: 191,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,674 : 92,588 = 92,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,674/92,588 = 92,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,674x = 92,588 × 92,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,674x = 8,572,537,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,537,744/44,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,890.98

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