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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,368 and 92,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,368 and 92,520 is: 202,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,368 : 92,520 = 92,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,368/92,520 = 92,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,368x = 92,520 × 92,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,368x = 8,559,950,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559,950,400/42,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,038.10

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