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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,984 and 92,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,984 and 92,317 is: 198,269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,984 : 92,317 = 92,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,984/92,317 = 92,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,984x = 92,317 × 92,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,984x = 8,522,428,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,428,489/42,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,269.79

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