Finding the Third Proportional to 40,248 and 53,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,248 and 53,644 is: 71,498.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,248 : 53,644 = 53,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,248/53,644 = 53,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,248x = 53,644 × 53,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,248x = 2,877,678,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,877,678,736/40,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,498.68
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