Finding the Third Proportional to 40,070 and 62,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,070 and 62,290 is: 96,831.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,070 : 62,290 = 62,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,070/62,290 = 62,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,070x = 62,290 × 62,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,070x = 3,880,044,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,880,044,100/40,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,831.65
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