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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,676 and 92,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,676 and 92,568 is: 205,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,676 : 92,568 = 92,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,676/92,568 = 92,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,676x = 92,568 × 92,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,676x = 8,568,834,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,834,624/41,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,605.98

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