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Finding the Third Proportional to 45.44 and 92.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 45.44 and 92.50 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 92.50 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/92.50 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 92.50 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 8,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.25/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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