Finding the Third Proportional to 41,676 and 90,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,676 and 90,004 is: 194,373.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,676 : 90,004 = 90,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,676/90,004 = 90,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,676x = 90,004 × 90,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,676x = 8,100,720,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,100,720,016/41,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,373.74
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