Finding the Third Proportional to 40,282 and 87,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,282 and 87,482 is: 189,988.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,282 : 87,482 = 87,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,282/87,482 = 87,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,282x = 87,482 × 87,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,282x = 7,653,100,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,653,100,324/40,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,988.09
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