Finding the Third Proportional to 41,780 and 91,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,780 and 91,828 is: 201,828.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,780 : 91,828 = 91,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,780/91,828 = 91,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,780x = 91,828 × 91,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,780x = 8,432,381,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,432,381,584/41,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,828.19
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