Finding the Third Proportional to 40,448 and 87,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,448 and 87,520 is: 189,372.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,448 : 87,520 = 87,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,448/87,520 = 87,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,448x = 87,520 × 87,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,448x = 7,659,750,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,659,750,400/40,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,372.78
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