Finding the Third Proportional to 42,673.50 and 91,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,673.50 and 91,665 is: 196,901.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,673.50 : 91,665 = 91,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,673.50/91,665 = 91,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,673.50x = 91,665 × 91,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,673.50x = 8,402,472,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,402,472,225/42,673.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,901.41
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