Finding the Third Proportional to 41,224 and 62,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,224 and 62,624 is: 95,133.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,224 : 62,624 = 62,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,224/62,624 = 62,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,224x = 62,624 × 62,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,224x = 3,921,765,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,921,765,376/41,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,133.06
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