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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,048 and 92,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,048 and 92,702 is: 214,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,048 : 92,702 = 92,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,048/92,702 = 92,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,048x = 92,702 × 92,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,048x = 8,593,660,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,660,804/40,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,584.02

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