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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,208 and 92,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,208 and 92,257 is: 201,652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,208 : 92,257 = 92,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,208/92,257 = 92,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,208x = 92,257 × 92,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,208x = 8,511,354,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,354,049/42,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,652.63

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