Finding the Third Proportional to 41,226 and 62,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,226 and 62,035 is: 93,347.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,226 : 62,035 = 62,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,226/62,035 = 62,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,226x = 62,035 × 62,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,226x = 3,848,341,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,848,341,225/41,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,347.43
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