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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,866 and 94,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,866 and 94,381 is: 198,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,866 : 94,381 = 94,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,866/94,381 = 94,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,866x = 94,381 × 94,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,866x = 8,907,773,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,907,773,161/44,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,541.73

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