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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,858 and 94,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,858 and 94,364 is: 198,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858 : 94,364 = 94,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858/94,364 = 94,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858x = 94,364 × 94,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858x = 8,904,564,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,904,564,496/44,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,505.61

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