Finding the Third Proportional to 41,458 and 63,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,458 and 63,758 is: 98,053.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,458 : 63,758 = 63,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,458/63,758 = 63,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,458x = 63,758 × 63,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,458x = 4,065,082,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,065,082,564/41,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,053.03
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