Finding the Third Proportional to 40,304 and 63,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,304 and 63,548 is: 100,197.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,304 : 63,548 = 63,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,304/63,548 = 63,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,304x = 63,548 × 63,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,304x = 4,038,348,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,038,348,304/40,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,197.21
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