Finding the Third Proportional to 20,192 and 42,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,192 and 42,848 is: 90,924.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,192 : 42,848 = 42,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,192/42,848 = 42,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,192x = 42,848 × 42,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,192x = 1,835,951,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,835,951,104/20,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,924.68
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