Finding the Third Proportional to 42,693 and 93,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,693 and 93,691 is: 205,607.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,693 : 93,691 = 93,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,693/93,691 = 93,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,693x = 93,691 × 93,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,693x = 8,778,003,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,778,003,481/42,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,607.56
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