Finding the Third Proportional to 41,832 and 90,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,832 and 90,060 is: 193,889.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,832 : 90,060 = 90,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,832/90,060 = 90,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,832x = 90,060 × 90,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,832x = 8,110,803,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,110,803,600/41,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,889.93
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