Finding the Third Proportional to 40,396 and 58,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,396 and 58,542 is: 84,839.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,396 : 58,542 = 58,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,396/58,542 = 58,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,396x = 58,542 × 58,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,396x = 3,427,165,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,427,165,764/40,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,839.24
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