Finding the Third Proportional to 41,871 and 94,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,871 and 94,687 is: 214,125.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,871 : 94,687 = 94,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,871/94,687 = 94,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,871x = 94,687 × 94,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,871x = 8,965,627,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,965,627,969/41,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,125.00
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