Finding the Third Proportional to 41,148 and 85,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,148 and 85,208 is: 176,446.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,148 : 85,208 = 85,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,148/85,208 = 85,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,148x = 85,208 × 85,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,148x = 7,260,403,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,260,403,264/41,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,446.08
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