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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,569 and 92,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,569 and 92,407 is: 187,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569 : 92,407 = 92,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569/92,407 = 92,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569x = 92,407 × 92,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569x = 8,539,053,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539,053,649/45,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,387.34

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