Finding the Third Proportional to 42,714 and 68,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,714 and 68,235 is: 109,004.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,714 : 68,235 = 68,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,714/68,235 = 68,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,714x = 68,235 × 68,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,714x = 4,656,015,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,656,015,225/42,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,004.43
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