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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,846 and 92,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,846 and 92,244 is: 198,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,846 : 92,244 = 92,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,846/92,244 = 92,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,846x = 92,244 × 92,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,846x = 8,508,955,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508,955,536/42,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,593.93

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