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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,066 and 92,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,066 and 92,751 is: 214,714.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,066 : 92,751 = 92,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,066/92,751 = 92,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,066x = 92,751 × 92,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,066x = 8,602,748,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,748,001/40,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,714.42

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