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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,852 and 92,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,852 and 92,281 is: 198,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,852 : 92,281 = 92,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,852/92,281 = 92,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,852x = 92,281 × 92,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,852x = 8,515,782,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,782,961/42,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,725.45

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