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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,870 and 92,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,870 and 92,972 is: 188,441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,870 : 92,972 = 92,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,870/92,972 = 92,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,870x = 92,972 × 92,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,870x = 8,643,792,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,792,784/45,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,441.09

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