Finding the Third Proportional to 42,952 and 94,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,952 and 94,624 is: 208,458.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,952 : 94,624 = 94,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,952/94,624 = 94,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,952x = 94,624 × 94,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,952x = 8,953,701,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,953,701,376/42,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,458.31
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