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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,063 and 92,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,063 and 92,744 is: 214,698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,063 : 92,744 = 92,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,063/92,744 = 92,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,063x = 92,744 × 92,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,063x = 8,601,449,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601,449,536/40,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,698.09

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