Finding the Third Proportional to 40,214 and 87,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,214 and 87,878 is: 192,036.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,214 : 87,878 = 87,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,214/87,878 = 87,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,214x = 87,878 × 87,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,214x = 7,722,542,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,722,542,884/40,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,036.18
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