Finding the Third Proportional to 42,364 and 93,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,364 and 93,372 is: 205,795.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,364 : 93,372 = 93,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,364/93,372 = 93,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,364x = 93,372 × 93,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,364x = 8,718,330,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,718,330,384/42,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,795.73
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