Finding the Third Proportional to 41,248 and 90,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,248 and 90,224 is: 197,351.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,248 : 90,224 = 90,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,248/90,224 = 90,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,248x = 90,224 × 90,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,248x = 8,140,370,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,140,370,176/41,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,351.88
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