Finding the Third Proportional to 41,016 and 64,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,016 and 64,257 is: 100,667.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,016 : 64,257 = 64,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,016/64,257 = 64,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,016x = 64,257 × 64,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,016x = 4,128,962,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,128,962,049/41,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,667.11
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