Finding the Third Proportional to 41,088 and 61,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,088 and 61,812 is: 92,988.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,088 : 61,812 = 61,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,088/61,812 = 61,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,088x = 61,812 × 61,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,088x = 3,820,723,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,820,723,344/41,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,988.79
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