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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,672 and 92,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,672 and 92,560 is: 205,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,672 : 92,560 = 92,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,672/92,560 = 92,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,672x = 92,560 × 92,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,672x = 8,567,353,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,353,600/41,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,590.17

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