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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,696 and 92,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,696 and 92,775 is: 201,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,696 : 92,775 = 92,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,696/92,775 = 92,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,696x = 92,775 × 92,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,696x = 8,607,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607,200,625/42,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,592.67

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