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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,098 and 92,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,098 and 92,548 is: 203,456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,098 : 92,548 = 92,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,098/92,548 = 92,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,098x = 92,548 × 92,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,098x = 8,565,132,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,132,304/42,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,456.99

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