Finding the Third Proportional to 41,033 and 66,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,033 and 66,997 is: 109,389.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,033 : 66,997 = 66,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,033/66,997 = 66,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,033x = 66,997 × 66,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,033x = 4,488,598,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,488,598,009/41,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,389.95
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