Finding the Third Proportional to 41,586 and 61,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,586 and 61,101 is: 89,773.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,586 : 61,101 = 61,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,586/61,101 = 61,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,586x = 61,101 × 61,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,586x = 3,733,332,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,733,332,201/41,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,773.77
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