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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,316 and 92,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,316 and 92,937 is: 204,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,316 : 92,937 = 92,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,316/92,937 = 92,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,316x = 92,937 × 92,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,316x = 8,637,285,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637,285,969/42,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,113.95

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