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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,664 and 92,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,664 and 92,544 is: 205,558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,664 : 92,544 = 92,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,664/92,544 = 92,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,664x = 92,544 × 92,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,664x = 8,564,391,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564,391,936/41,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,558.56

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