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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,088 and 92,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,088 and 92,479 is: 203,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,088 : 92,479 = 92,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,088/92,479 = 92,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,088x = 92,479 × 92,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,088x = 8,552,365,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,365,441/42,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,201.99

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