Finding the Third Proportional to 41,020 and 96,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,020 and 96,582 is: 227,403.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,020 : 96,582 = 96,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,020/96,582 = 96,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,020x = 96,582 × 96,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,020x = 9,328,082,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,328,082,724/41,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,403.28
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