Finding the Third Proportional to 41,508 and 62,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,508 and 62,262 is: 93,393
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,508 : 62,262 = 62,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,508/62,262 = 62,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,508x = 62,262 × 62,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,508x = 3,876,556,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,876,556,644/41,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,393
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