Finding the Third Proportional to 42,502 and 93,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,502 and 93,063 is: 203,772.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,502 : 93,063 = 93,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,502/93,063 = 93,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,502x = 93,063 × 93,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,502x = 8,660,721,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,660,721,969/42,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,772.10
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