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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,592 and 92,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,592 and 92,424 is: 200,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,592 : 92,424 = 92,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,592/92,424 = 92,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,592x = 92,424 × 92,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,592x = 8,542,195,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,195,776/42,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,558.69

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