Finding the Third Proportional to 41,474 and 62,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,474 and 62,211 is: 93,316.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,474 : 62,211 = 62,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,474/62,211 = 62,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,474x = 62,211 × 62,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,474x = 3,870,208,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,870,208,521/41,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,316.50
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