Finding the Third Proportional to 42.25 and 91
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Solution
The third proportional to 42.25 and 91 is: 196
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42.25 : 91 = 91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42.25/91 = 91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42.25x = 91 × 91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42.25x = 8,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,281/42.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196
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