Finding the Third Proportional to 41,948 and 62,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,948 and 62,354 is: 92,686.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,948 : 62,354 = 62,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,948/62,354 = 62,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,948x = 62,354 × 62,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,948x = 3,888,021,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,888,021,316/41,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,686.69
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