Finding the Third Proportional to 17,414 and 41,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,414 and 41,101 is: 97,007.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,414 : 41,101 = 41,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,414/41,101 = 41,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,414x = 41,101 × 41,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,414x = 1,689,292,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,689,292,201/17,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,007.71
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