Finding the Third Proportional to 42,935 and 93,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,935 and 93,506 is: 203,642.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,935 : 93,506 = 93,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,935/93,506 = 93,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,935x = 93,506 × 93,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,935x = 8,743,372,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,743,372,036/42,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,642.06
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