Finding the Third Proportional to 42,545 and 93,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,545 and 93,784 is: 206,732.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,545 : 93,784 = 93,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,545/93,784 = 93,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,545x = 93,784 × 93,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,545x = 8,795,438,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,795,438,656/42,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,732.60
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