Finding the Third Proportional to 42,750 and 93,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,750 and 93,546 is: 204,698.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,750 : 93,546 = 93,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,750/93,546 = 93,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,750x = 93,546 × 93,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,750x = 8,750,854,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,750,854,116/42,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,698.34
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