Finding the Third Proportional to 41,921 and 91,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,921 and 91,618 is: 200,230.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,921 : 91,618 = 91,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,921/91,618 = 91,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,921x = 91,618 × 91,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,921x = 8,393,857,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,393,857,924/41,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,230.38
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