Finding the Third Proportional to 40,388 and 93,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,388 and 93,312 is: 215,587.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,388 : 93,312 = 93,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,388/93,312 = 93,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,388x = 93,312 × 93,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,388x = 8,707,129,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,707,129,344/40,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,587.04
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