Finding the Third Proportional to 42,340 and 91,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,340 and 91,376 is: 197,202.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,340 : 91,376 = 91,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,340/91,376 = 91,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,340x = 91,376 × 91,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,340x = 8,349,573,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,349,573,376/42,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,202.96
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