Finding the Third Proportional to 41,784 and 91,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,784 and 91,248 is: 199,267.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,784 : 91,248 = 91,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,784/91,248 = 91,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,784x = 91,248 × 91,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,784x = 8,326,197,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,326,197,504/41,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,267.60
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