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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,532 and 92,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,532 and 92,871 is: 189,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,532 : 92,871 = 92,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,532/92,871 = 92,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,532x = 92,871 × 92,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,532x = 8,625,022,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,022,641/45,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,427.71

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