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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,610 and 92,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,610 and 92,652 is: 201,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,610 : 92,652 = 92,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,610/92,652 = 92,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,610x = 92,652 × 92,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,610x = 8,584,393,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,393,104/42,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,464.28

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