Finding the Third Proportional to 40,204 and 88,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,204 and 88,430 is: 194,504.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,204 : 88,430 = 88,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,204/88,430 = 88,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,204x = 88,430 × 88,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,204x = 7,819,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,819,864,900/40,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,504.65
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