Finding the Third Proportional to 41,743 and 92,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,743 and 92,817 is: 206,381.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,743 : 92,817 = 92,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,743/92,817 = 92,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,743x = 92,817 × 92,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,743x = 8,614,995,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,614,995,489/41,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,381.80
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