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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,866 and 92,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,866 and 92,860 is: 201,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,866 : 92,860 = 92,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,866/92,860 = 92,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,866x = 92,860 × 92,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,866x = 8,622,979,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,979,600/42,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,161.28

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