Finding the Third Proportional to 41,416 and 65,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,416 and 65,809 is: 104,568.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,416 : 65,809 = 65,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,416/65,809 = 65,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,416x = 65,809 × 65,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,416x = 4,330,824,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,330,824,481/41,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,568.87
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