Finding the Third Proportional to 42,941 and 92,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,941 and 92,232 is: 198,103.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,941 : 92,232 = 92,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,941/92,232 = 92,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,941x = 92,232 × 92,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,941x = 8,506,741,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,506,741,824/42,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,103.02
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