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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,973 and 92,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,973 and 92,215 is: 202,597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,973 : 92,215 = 92,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,973/92,215 = 92,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,973x = 92,215 × 92,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,973x = 8,503,606,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,606,225/41,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,597.06

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