Finding the Third Proportional to 40,004 and 59,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,004 and 59,782 is: 89,338.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,004 : 59,782 = 59,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,004/59,782 = 59,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,004x = 59,782 × 59,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,004x = 3,573,887,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,573,887,524/40,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,338.25
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