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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,908 and 92,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,908 and 92,732 is: 191,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,908 : 92,732 = 92,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,908/92,732 = 92,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,908x = 92,732 × 92,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,908x = 8,599,223,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,223,824/44,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,485.34

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