Finding the Third Proportional to 41,943 and 91,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,943 and 91,269 is: 198,603.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,943 : 91,269 = 91,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,943/91,269 = 91,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,943x = 91,269 × 91,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,943x = 8,330,030,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,330,030,361/41,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,603.59
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