Finding the Third Proportional to 40,408 and 94,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,408 and 94,383 is: 220,455.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,408 : 94,383 = 94,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,408/94,383 = 94,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,408x = 94,383 × 94,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,408x = 8,908,150,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,908,150,689/40,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,455.12
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