Finding the Third Proportional to 40,238 and 59,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,238 and 59,125 is: 86,877.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,238 : 59,125 = 59,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,238/59,125 = 59,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,238x = 59,125 × 59,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,238x = 3,495,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,495,765,625/40,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,877.22
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