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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,003 and 92,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,003 and 92,886 is: 191,716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,003 : 92,886 = 92,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,003/92,886 = 92,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,003x = 92,886 × 92,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,003x = 8,627,808,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,627,808,996/45,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,716.31

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