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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,792 and 94,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,792 and 94,624 is: 214,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,792 : 94,624 = 94,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,792/94,624 = 94,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,792x = 94,624 × 94,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,792x = 8,953,701,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953,701,376/41,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,244.39

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