Finding the Third Proportional to 41,040 and 61,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,040 and 61,290 is: 91,531.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,040 : 61,290 = 61,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,040/61,290 = 61,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,040x = 61,290 × 61,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,040x = 3,756,464,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,756,464,100/41,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,531.78
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