Finding the Third Proportional to 40,420.50 and 87,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,420.50 and 87,294 is: 188,524.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,420.50 : 87,294 = 87,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,420.50/87,294 = 87,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,420.50x = 87,294 × 87,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,420.50x = 7,620,242,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,620,242,436/40,420.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,524.20
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