Finding the Third Proportional to 42,564 and 91,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,564 and 91,623 is: 197,227.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,564 : 91,623 = 91,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,564/91,623 = 91,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,564x = 91,623 × 91,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,564x = 8,394,774,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,394,774,129/42,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,227.10
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