Finding the Third Proportional to 42,544 and 90,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,544 and 90,880 is: 194,132.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,544 : 90,880 = 90,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,544/90,880 = 90,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,544x = 90,880 × 90,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,544x = 8,259,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,259,174,400/42,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,132.53
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