Finding the Third Proportional to 41,310 and 65,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,310 and 65,658 is: 104,356.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,310 : 65,658 = 65,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,310/65,658 = 65,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,310x = 65,658 × 65,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,310x = 4,310,972,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,310,972,964/41,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,356.64
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