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Finding the Third Proportional to 44,960 and 92,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 44,960 and 92,824 is: 191,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,960 : 92,824 = 92,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,960/92,824 = 92,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,960x = 92,824 × 92,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,960x = 8,616,294,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,616,294,976/44,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,643.57

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