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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,105.94 and 90,046.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,105.94 and 90,046.13 is: 192,569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,105.94 : 90,046.13 = 90,046.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,105.94/90,046.13 = 90,046.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,105.94x = 90,046.13 × 90,046.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,105.94x = 8,108,304,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,108,304,627.52/42,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,569.15

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