Finding the Third Proportional to 41,965 and 91,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,965 and 91,234 is: 198,347.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,965 : 91,234 = 91,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,965/91,234 = 91,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,965x = 91,234 × 91,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,965x = 8,323,642,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,323,642,756/41,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,347.26
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