Finding the Third Proportional to 40,324 and 94,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,324 and 94,170 is: 219,918.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,324 : 94,170 = 94,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,324/94,170 = 94,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,324x = 94,170 × 94,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,324x = 8,867,988,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,867,988,900/40,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,918.38
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