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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,552 and 92,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,552 and 92,320 is: 205,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,552 : 92,320 = 92,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,552/92,320 = 92,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,552x = 92,320 × 92,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,552x = 8,522,982,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,982,400/41,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,116.06

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