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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,669 and 91,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,669 and 91,778 is: 197,407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,669 : 91,778 = 91,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,669/91,778 = 91,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,669x = 91,778 × 91,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,669x = 8,423,201,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,201,284/42,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,407.98

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