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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,430 and 62,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,430 and 62,145 is: 93,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,430 : 62,145 = 62,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,430/62,145 = 62,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,430x = 62,145 × 62,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,430x = 3,862,001,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,001,025/41,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,217.50

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