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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,760 and 92,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,760 and 92,400 is: 190,745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,760 : 92,400 = 92,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,760/92,400 = 92,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,760x = 92,400 × 92,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,760x = 8,537,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,760,000/44,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,745.31

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