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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,862 and 94,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,862 and 94,369 is: 198,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,862 : 94,369 = 94,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,862/94,369 = 94,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,862x = 94,369 × 94,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,862x = 8,905,508,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,905,508,161/44,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,508.94

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