Finding the Third Proportional to 41,962 and 63,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,962 and 63,347 is: 95,630.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,962 : 63,347 = 63,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,962/63,347 = 63,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,962x = 63,347 × 63,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,962x = 4,012,842,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,012,842,409/41,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,630.39
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