Finding the Third Proportional to 40,232.63 and 87,378.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,232.63 and 87,378.94 is: 189,773.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,232.63 : 87,378.94 = 87,378.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,232.63/87,378.94 = 87,378.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,232.63x = 87,378.94 × 87,378.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,232.63x = 7,635,078,718.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,635,078,718.63/40,232.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,773.32
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