Finding the Third Proportional to 42,948 and 93,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,948 and 93,276 is: 202,580.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,948 : 93,276 = 93,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,948/93,276 = 93,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,948x = 93,276 × 93,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,948x = 8,700,412,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,700,412,176/42,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,580.15
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