Finding the Third Proportional to 41,033 and 64,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,033 and 64,286 is: 100,716.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,033 : 64,286 = 64,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,033/64,286 = 64,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,033x = 64,286 × 64,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,033x = 4,132,689,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,132,689,796/41,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,716.25
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