Finding the Third Proportional to 40,190 and 60,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,190 and 60,650 is: 91,525.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,190 : 60,650 = 60,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,190/60,650 = 60,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,190x = 60,650 × 60,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,190x = 3,678,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,678,422,500/40,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,525.81
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