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Finding the Third Proportional to 42.50 and 92

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Solution

The third proportional to 42.50 and 92 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.50 : 92 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.50/92 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.50x = 92 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.50x = 8,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464/42.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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