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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,514 and 92,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,514 and 92,683 is: 202,054.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,514 : 92,683 = 92,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,514/92,683 = 92,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,514x = 92,683 × 92,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,514x = 8,590,138,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,138,489/42,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,054.35

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