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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,878 and 91,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,878 and 91,228 is: 185,448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,878 : 91,228 = 91,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,878/91,228 = 91,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,878x = 91,228 × 91,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,878x = 8,322,547,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,322,547,984/44,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,448.28

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