Finding the Third Proportional to 19,251 and 41,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,251 and 41,661 is: 90,158.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,251 : 41,661 = 41,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,251/41,661 = 41,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,251x = 41,661 × 41,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,251x = 1,735,638,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,735,638,921/19,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,158.38
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