Finding the Third Proportional to 42,337 and 94,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,337 and 94,698 is: 211,817.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,337 : 94,698 = 94,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,337/94,698 = 94,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,337x = 94,698 × 94,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,337x = 8,967,711,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,967,711,204/42,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,817.35
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