Finding the Third Proportional to 42,660 and 93,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,660 and 93,084 is: 203,109.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,660 : 93,084 = 93,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,660/93,084 = 93,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,660x = 93,084 × 93,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,660x = 8,664,631,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,664,631,056/42,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,109.03
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