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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,299 and 65,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,299 and 65,641 is: 104,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,299 : 65,641 = 65,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,299/65,641 = 65,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,299x = 65,641 × 65,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,299x = 4,308,740,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,740,881/41,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,330.39

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