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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,752 and 92,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,752 and 92,806 is: 201,463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,752 : 92,806 = 92,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,752/92,806 = 92,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,752x = 92,806 × 92,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,752x = 8,612,953,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,953,636/42,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,463.17

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