Finding the Third Proportional to 41,027.50 and 96,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,027.50 and 96,595 is: 227,422.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,027.50 : 96,595 = 96,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,027.50/96,595 = 96,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,027.50x = 96,595 × 96,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,027.50x = 9,330,594,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,330,594,025/41,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,422.92
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