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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,036 and 92,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,036 and 92,262 is: 202,499.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,036 : 92,262 = 92,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,036/92,262 = 92,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,036x = 92,262 × 92,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,036x = 8,512,276,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,276,644/42,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,499.68

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