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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,048 and 62,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,048 and 62,475 is: 92,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,048 : 62,475 = 62,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,048/62,475 = 62,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,048x = 62,475 × 62,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,048x = 3,903,125,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,125,625/42,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,825.48

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