Finding the Third Proportional to 41,650 and 93,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,650 and 93,754 is: 211,039.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,650 : 93,754 = 93,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,650/93,754 = 93,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,650x = 93,754 × 93,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,650x = 8,789,812,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,789,812,516/41,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,039.92
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