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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,436 and 92,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,436 and 92,725 is: 189,231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436 : 92,725 = 92,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436/92,725 = 92,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436x = 92,725 × 92,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436x = 8,597,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597,925,625/45,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,231.57

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