Finding the Third Proportional to 42,226 and 90,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,226 and 90,351 is: 193,324.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,226 : 90,351 = 90,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,226/90,351 = 90,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,226x = 90,351 × 90,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,226x = 8,163,303,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,163,303,201/42,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,324.09
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