Finding the Third Proportional to 42,252,870 and 92,575,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,252,870 and 92,575,767 is: 202,832,911.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,252,870 : 92,575,767 = 92,575,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,252,870/92,575,767 = 92,575,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,252,870x = 92,575,767 × 92,575,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,252,870x = 8,570,272,635,638,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,570,272,635,638,289/42,252,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,832,911.37
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