Finding the Third Proportional to 40,115 and 86,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,115 and 86,590 is: 186,908.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,115 : 86,590 = 86,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,115/86,590 = 86,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,115x = 86,590 × 86,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,115x = 7,497,828,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,497,828,100/40,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,908.34
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