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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,664 and 92,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,664 and 92,584 is: 187,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664 : 92,584 = 92,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664/92,584 = 92,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664x = 92,584 × 92,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664x = 8,571,797,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,797,056/45,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,714.55

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