Finding the Third Proportional to 42,349.50 and 95,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,349.50 and 95,769 is: 216,571.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,349.50 : 95,769 = 95,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,349.50/95,769 = 95,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,349.50x = 95,769 × 95,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,349.50x = 9,171,701,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,171,701,361/42,349.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,571.66
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