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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,314 and 92,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,314 and 92,933 is: 204,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,314 : 92,933 = 92,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,314/92,933 = 92,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,314x = 92,933 × 92,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,314x = 8,636,542,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,636,542,489/42,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,106.03

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