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Finding the Third Proportional to 43,158 and 92,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 43,158 and 92,316 is: 197,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,158 : 92,316 = 92,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,158/92,316 = 92,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,158x = 92,316 × 92,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,158x = 8,522,243,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,243,856/43,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,466.14

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