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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,866 and 93,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,866 and 93,348 is: 203,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,866 : 93,348 = 93,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,866/93,348 = 93,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,866x = 93,348 × 93,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,866x = 8,713,849,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713,849,104/42,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,281.13

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