Finding the Third Proportional to 42,252.19 and 85,671.14
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,252.19 and 85,671.14 is: 173,708.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,252.19 : 85,671.14 = 85,671.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,252.19/85,671.14 = 85,671.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,252.19x = 85,671.14 × 85,671.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,252.19x = 7,339,544,335.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,339,544,335.99/42,252.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,708.03
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