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Finding the Third Proportional to 7 and 41

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Solution

The third proportional to 7 and 41 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7 : 41 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7/41 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7x = 41 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7x = 1,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681/7
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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