Finding the Third Proportional to 40,095 and 87,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,095 and 87,804 is: 192,281.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,095 : 87,804 = 87,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,095/87,804 = 87,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,095x = 87,804 × 87,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,095x = 7,709,542,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,709,542,416/40,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,281.89
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