Finding the Third Proportional to 40,198 and 87,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,198 and 87,313 is: 189,650.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,198 : 87,313 = 87,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,198/87,313 = 87,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,198x = 87,313 × 87,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,198x = 7,623,559,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,623,559,969/40,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,650.23
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