Finding the Third Proportional to 41,252.50 and 63,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,252.50 and 63,985 is: 99,244.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,252.50 : 63,985 = 63,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,252.50/63,985 = 63,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,252.50x = 63,985 × 63,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,252.50x = 4,094,080,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,094,080,225/41,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,244.41
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