Finding the Third Proportional to 42,274 and 89,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,274 and 89,316 is: 188,705.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,274 : 89,316 = 89,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,274/89,316 = 89,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,274x = 89,316 × 89,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,274x = 7,977,347,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,977,347,856/42,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,705.77
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