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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,872 and 94,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,872 and 94,693 is: 195,473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872 : 94,693 = 94,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872/94,693 = 94,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872x = 94,693 × 94,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872x = 8,966,764,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,764,249/45,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,473.58

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