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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,604 and 92,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,604 and 92,261 is: 199,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,604 : 92,261 = 92,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,604/92,261 = 92,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,604x = 92,261 × 92,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,604x = 8,512,092,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,092,121/42,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,795.61

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