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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,034 and 92,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,034 and 92,660 is: 199,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,034 : 92,660 = 92,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,034/92,660 = 92,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,034x = 92,660 × 92,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,034x = 8,585,875,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,875,600/43,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,513.77

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