Finding the Third Proportional to 42,209 and 98,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,209 and 98,609 is: 230,371.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,209 : 98,609 = 98,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,209/98,609 = 98,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,209x = 98,609 × 98,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,209x = 9,723,734,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,723,734,881/42,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,371.13
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