Finding the Third Proportional to 42,211 and 92,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,211 and 92,263 is: 201,664.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,211 : 92,263 = 92,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,211/92,263 = 92,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,211x = 92,263 × 92,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,211x = 8,512,461,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,512,461,169/42,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,664.52
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