Finding the Third Proportional to 42,851 and 92,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,851 and 92,279 is: 198,721.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,851 : 92,279 = 92,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,851/92,279 = 92,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,851x = 92,279 × 92,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,851x = 8,515,413,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,515,413,841/42,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,721.47
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