Finding the Third Proportional to 41,081 and 84,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,081 and 84,105 is: 172,187.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,081 : 84,105 = 84,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,081/84,105 = 84,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,081x = 84,105 × 84,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,081x = 7,073,651,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,073,651,025/41,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,187.90
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