Finding the Third Proportional to 41,754 and 92,836.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,754 and 92,836.50 is: 206,414.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,754 : 92,836.50 = 92,836.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,754/92,836.50 = 92,836.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,754x = 92,836.50 × 92,836.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,754x = 8,618,615,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,618,615,732.25/41,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,414.13
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