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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,958 and 92,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,958 and 92,820 is: 191,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,958 : 92,820 = 92,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,958/92,820 = 92,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,958x = 92,820 × 92,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,958x = 8,615,552,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615,552,400/44,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,635.58

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