Finding the Third Proportional to 42,567 and 86,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,567 and 86,350 is: 175,166.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,567 : 86,350 = 86,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,567/86,350 = 86,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,567x = 86,350 × 86,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,567x = 7,456,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,456,322,500/42,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,166.74
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