Finding the Third Proportional to 42,614 and 92,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,614 and 92,664 is: 201,497.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,614 : 92,664 = 92,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,614/92,664 = 92,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,614x = 92,664 × 92,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,614x = 8,586,616,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,586,616,896/42,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,497.56
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