Finding the Third Proportional to 41,698.50 and 62,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,698.50 and 62,908 is: 94,905.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,698.50 : 62,908 = 62,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,698.50/62,908 = 62,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,698.50x = 62,908 × 62,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,698.50x = 3,957,416,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,957,416,464/41,698.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,905.49
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