Finding the Third Proportional to 40,514 and 61,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,514 and 61,330 is: 92,841.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,514 : 61,330 = 61,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,514/61,330 = 61,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,514x = 61,330 × 61,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,514x = 3,761,368,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,761,368,900/40,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,841.21
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