Finding the Third Proportional to 41,995 and 65,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,995 and 65,021 is: 100,672.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,995 : 65,021 = 65,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,995/65,021 = 65,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,995x = 65,021 × 65,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,995x = 4,227,730,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,227,730,441/41,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,672.23
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