Finding the Third Proportional to 42,771 and 93,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,771 and 93,306 is: 203,549.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,771 : 93,306 = 93,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,771/93,306 = 93,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,771x = 93,306 × 93,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,771x = 8,706,009,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,706,009,636/42,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,549.36
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