Finding the Third Proportional to 40,524 and 60,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,524 and 60,624 is: 90,693.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,524 : 60,624 = 60,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,524/60,624 = 60,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,524x = 60,624 × 60,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,524x = 3,675,269,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,675,269,376/40,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,693.65
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