Finding the Third Proportional to 41,932 and 62,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,932 and 62,330 is: 92,650.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,932 : 62,330 = 62,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,932/62,330 = 62,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,932x = 62,330 × 62,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,932x = 3,885,028,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,885,028,900/41,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,650.69
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