Finding the Third Proportional to 42,414 and 92,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,414 and 92,136 is: 200,147.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,414 : 92,136 = 92,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,414/92,136 = 92,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,414x = 92,136 × 92,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,414x = 8,489,042,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,489,042,496/42,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,147.18
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