Finding the Third Proportional to 42,397 and 62,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,397 and 62,331 is: 91,637.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,397 : 62,331 = 62,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,397/62,331 = 62,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,397x = 62,331 × 62,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,397x = 3,885,153,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,885,153,561/42,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,637.46
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