Finding the Third Proportional to 41,067 and 53,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,067 and 53,703 is: 70,227
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,067 : 53,703 = 53,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,067/53,703 = 53,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,067x = 53,703 × 53,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,067x = 2,884,012,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,884,012,209/41,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,227
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