Finding the Third Proportional to 41,094 and 87,484.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,094 and 87,484.50 is: 186,244.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,094 : 87,484.50 = 87,484.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,094/87,484.50 = 87,484.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,094x = 87,484.50 × 87,484.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,094x = 7,653,537,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,653,537,740.25/41,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,244.65
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