Finding the Third Proportional to 42,396 and 92,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,396 and 92,082 is: 199,997.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,396 : 92,082 = 92,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,396/92,082 = 92,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,396x = 92,082 × 92,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,396x = 8,479,094,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,479,094,724/42,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,997.52
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