Finding the Third Proportional to 41,478 and 62,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,478 and 62,217 is: 93,325.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,478 : 62,217 = 62,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,478/62,217 = 62,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,478x = 62,217 × 62,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,478x = 3,870,955,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,870,955,089/41,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,325.50
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