Finding the Third Proportional to 41,841 and 63,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,841 and 63,741 is: 97,103.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,841 : 63,741 = 63,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,841/63,741 = 63,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,841x = 63,741 × 63,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,841x = 4,062,915,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,062,915,081/41,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,103.68
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