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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,910 and 94,545

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,910 and 94,545 is: 208,314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,910 : 94,545 = 94,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,910/94,545 = 94,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,910x = 94,545 × 94,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,910x = 8,938,757,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,757,025/42,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,314.08

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