Finding the Third Proportional to 41,750 and 89,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,750 and 89,572 is: 192,171.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,750 : 89,572 = 89,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,750/89,572 = 89,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,750x = 89,572 × 89,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,750x = 8,023,143,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,023,143,184/41,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,171.09
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