Finding the Third Proportional to 41,555 and 81,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,555 and 81,470 is: 159,724.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,555 : 81,470 = 81,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,555/81,470 = 81,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,555x = 81,470 × 81,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,555x = 6,637,360,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,637,360,900/41,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,724.72
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