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Finding the Third Proportional to 42.94 and 92.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 42.94 and 92.56 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.94 : 92.56 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.94/92.56 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.94x = 92.56 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.94x = 8,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567.82/42.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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