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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,413 and 92,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,413 and 92,134 is: 200,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,413 : 92,134 = 92,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,413/92,134 = 92,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,413x = 92,134 × 92,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,413x = 8,488,673,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,673,956/42,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,143.21

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