Finding the Third Proportional to 41,067 and 87,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,067 and 87,588 is: 186,808.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,067 : 87,588 = 87,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,067/87,588 = 87,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,067x = 87,588 × 87,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,067x = 7,671,657,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,671,657,744/41,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,808.33
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