Finding the Third Proportional to 40,334 and 58,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,334 and 58,737 is: 85,536.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,334 : 58,737 = 58,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,334/58,737 = 58,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,334x = 58,737 × 58,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,334x = 3,450,035,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,450,035,169/40,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,536.65
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