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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,906 and 94,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,906 and 94,672 is: 199,589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,906 : 94,672 = 94,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,906/94,672 = 94,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,906x = 94,672 × 94,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,906x = 8,962,787,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,787,584/44,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,589.98

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