Finding the Third Proportional to 41,832 and 66,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,832 and 66,648 is: 106,185.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,832 : 66,648 = 66,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,832/66,648 = 66,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,832x = 66,648 × 66,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,832x = 4,441,955,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,441,955,904/41,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,185.60
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