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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,062 and 92,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,062 and 92,659 is: 204,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,062 : 92,659 = 92,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,062/92,659 = 92,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,062x = 92,659 × 92,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,062x = 8,585,690,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,690,281/42,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,119.88

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