Finding the Third Proportional to 42,657 and 92,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,657 and 92,877 is: 202,220.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,657 : 92,877 = 92,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,657/92,877 = 92,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,657x = 92,877 × 92,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,657x = 8,626,137,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,626,137,129/42,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,220.90
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