Finding the Third Proportional to 40,253 and 88,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,253 and 88,474 is: 194,461.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,253 : 88,474 = 88,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,253/88,474 = 88,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,253x = 88,474 × 88,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,253x = 7,827,648,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,827,648,676/40,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,461.25
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