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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,059 and 92,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,059 and 92,653 is: 204,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,059 : 92,653 = 92,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,059/92,653 = 92,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,059x = 92,653 × 92,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,059x = 8,584,578,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,578,409/42,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,108.00

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