Finding the Third Proportional to 41,226 and 88,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,226 and 88,293 is: 189,095.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,226 : 88,293 = 88,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,226/88,293 = 88,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,226x = 88,293 × 88,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,226x = 7,795,653,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,795,653,849/41,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,095.57
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