Finding the Third Proportional to 41,940 and 93,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,940 and 93,204 is: 207,128.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,940 : 93,204 = 93,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,940/93,204 = 93,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,940x = 93,204 × 93,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,940x = 8,686,985,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,686,985,616/41,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,128.89
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