Finding the Third Proportional to 40,385 and 94,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,385 and 94,332 is: 220,342.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,385 : 94,332 = 94,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,385/94,332 = 94,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,385x = 94,332 × 94,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,385x = 8,898,526,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,898,526,224/40,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,342.36
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