Finding the Third Proportional to 41,994 and 91,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,994 and 91,688 is: 200,187.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,994 : 91,688 = 91,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,994/91,688 = 91,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,994x = 91,688 × 91,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,994x = 8,406,689,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,406,689,344/41,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,187.87
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