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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,635 and 90,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,635 and 90,465 is: 191,953.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,635 : 90,465 = 90,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,635/90,465 = 90,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,635x = 90,465 × 90,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,635x = 8,183,916,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,916,225/42,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,953.00

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