Finding the Third Proportional to 42,272 and 91,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,272 and 91,589 is: 198,442.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,272 : 91,589 = 91,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,272/91,589 = 91,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,272x = 91,589 × 91,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,272x = 8,388,544,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,388,544,921/42,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,442.11
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