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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,254 and 94,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,254 and 94,636 is: 197,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254 : 94,636 = 94,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254/94,636 = 94,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254x = 94,636 × 94,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254x = 8,955,972,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,972,496/45,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,904.55

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