Finding the Third Proportional to 41,889 and 86,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,889 and 86,694 is: 179,422.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,889 : 86,694 = 86,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,889/86,694 = 86,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,889x = 86,694 × 86,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,889x = 7,515,849,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,515,849,636/41,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,422.99
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