Finding the Third Proportional to 41,450 and 63,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,450 and 63,791 is: 98,173.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,450 : 63,791 = 63,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,450/63,791 = 63,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,450x = 63,791 × 63,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,450x = 4,069,291,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,069,291,681/41,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,173.50
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