Finding the Third Proportional to 41,926 and 62,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,926 and 62,319 is: 92,631.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,926 : 62,319 = 62,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,926/62,319 = 62,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,926x = 62,319 × 62,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,926x = 3,883,657,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,883,657,761/41,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,631.25
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