Finding the Third Proportional to 42,626 and 92,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,626 and 92,746 is: 201,797.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,626 : 92,746 = 92,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,626/92,746 = 92,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,626x = 92,746 × 92,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,626x = 8,601,820,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,601,820,516/42,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,797.51
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