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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,093 and 92,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,093 and 92,103 is: 201,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,093 : 92,103 = 92,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,093/92,103 = 92,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,093x = 92,103 × 92,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,093x = 8,482,962,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482,962,609/42,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,529.06

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