Finding the Third Proportional to 41,776 and 91,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,776 and 91,174 is: 198,982.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,776 : 91,174 = 91,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,776/91,174 = 91,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,776x = 91,174 × 91,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,776x = 8,312,698,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,312,698,276/41,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,982.63
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