Finding the Third Proportional to 40,068 and 92,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,068 and 92,756 is: 214,726.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,068 : 92,756 = 92,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,068/92,756 = 92,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,068x = 92,756 × 92,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,068x = 8,603,675,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,603,675,536/40,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,726.85
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