Finding the Third Proportional to 41,552 and 89,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,552 and 89,440 is: 192,518.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,552 : 89,440 = 89,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,552/89,440 = 89,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,552x = 89,440 × 89,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,552x = 7,999,513,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,999,513,600/41,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,518.14
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