Finding the Third Proportional to 41,040 and 88,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,040 and 88,560 is: 191,103.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,040 : 88,560 = 88,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,040/88,560 = 88,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,040x = 88,560 × 88,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,040x = 7,842,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,842,873,600/41,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,103.16
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