Finding the Third Proportional to 40,036 and 62,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,036 and 62,804 is: 98,519.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,036 : 62,804 = 62,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,036/62,804 = 62,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,036x = 62,804 × 62,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,036x = 3,944,342,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,944,342,416/40,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,519.89
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