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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,053 and 92,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,053 and 92,962 is: 191,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,053 : 92,962 = 92,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,053/92,962 = 92,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,053x = 92,962 × 92,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,053x = 8,641,933,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641,933,444/45,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,817.05

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