Finding the Third Proportional to 42,694 and 92,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,694 and 92,771 is: 201,584.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,694 : 92,771 = 92,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,694/92,771 = 92,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,694x = 92,771 × 92,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,694x = 8,606,458,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,606,458,441/42,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,584.73
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