Finding the Third Proportional to 41,050 and 66,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,050 and 66,111 is: 106,471.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,050 : 66,111 = 66,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,050/66,111 = 66,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,050x = 66,111 × 66,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,050x = 4,370,664,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,370,664,321/41,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,471.73
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