Finding the Third Proportional to 40,511 and 61,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,511 and 61,307 is: 92,778.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,511 : 61,307 = 61,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,511/61,307 = 61,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,511x = 61,307 × 61,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,511x = 3,758,548,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,758,548,249/40,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,778.46
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