Finding the Third Proportional to 42,532 and 99,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,532 and 99,342 is: 232,033.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,532 : 99,342 = 99,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,532/99,342 = 99,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,532x = 99,342 × 99,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,532x = 9,868,832,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,868,832,964/42,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,033.13
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