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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,858 and 92,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,858 and 92,154 is: 198,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,858 : 92,154 = 92,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,858/92,154 = 92,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,858x = 92,154 × 92,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,858x = 8,492,359,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,359,716/42,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,151.10

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