Finding the Third Proportional to 42,357 and 92,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,357 and 92,091 is: 200,220.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,357 : 92,091 = 92,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,357/92,091 = 92,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,357x = 92,091 × 92,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,357x = 8,480,752,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,480,752,281/42,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,220.80
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