Finding the Third Proportional to 41,714 and 61,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,714 and 61,464 is: 90,564.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,714 : 61,464 = 61,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,714/61,464 = 61,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,714x = 61,464 × 61,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,714x = 3,777,823,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,777,823,296/41,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,564.88
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