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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,310 and 92,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,310 and 92,924 is: 204,085.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,310 : 92,924 = 92,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,310/92,924 = 92,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,310x = 92,924 × 92,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,310x = 8,634,869,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,869,776/42,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,085.79

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