Finding the Third Proportional to 42,749 and 93,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,749 and 93,363 is: 203,903.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,749 : 93,363 = 93,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,749/93,363 = 93,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,749x = 93,363 × 93,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,749x = 8,716,649,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,716,649,769/42,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,903.01
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