Finding the Third Proportional to 42,330 and 92,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,330 and 92,964 is: 204,165.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,330 : 92,964 = 92,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,330/92,964 = 92,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,330x = 92,964 × 92,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,330x = 8,642,305,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,642,305,296/42,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,165.02
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