Finding the Third Proportional to 42,286 and 92,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,286 and 92,106 is: 200,622.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,286 : 92,106 = 92,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,286/92,106 = 92,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,286x = 92,106 × 92,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,286x = 8,483,515,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,483,515,236/42,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,622.32
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