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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,252 and 92,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,252 and 92,888 is: 204,207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,252 : 92,888 = 92,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,252/92,888 = 92,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,252x = 92,888 × 92,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,252x = 8,628,180,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,180,544/42,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,207.62

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