Finding the Third Proportional to 42,764 and 93,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,764 and 93,292 is: 203,521.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,764 : 93,292 = 93,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,764/93,292 = 93,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,764x = 93,292 × 93,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,764x = 8,703,397,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,703,397,264/42,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,521.59
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