Finding the Third Proportional to 40,548 and 87,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,548 and 87,063 is: 186,938.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,548 : 87,063 = 87,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,548/87,063 = 87,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,548x = 87,063 × 87,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,548x = 7,579,965,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,579,965,969/40,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,938.10
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