Finding the Third Proportional to 40,560 and 61,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,560 and 61,392 is: 92,923.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,560 : 61,392 = 61,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,560/61,392 = 61,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,560x = 61,392 × 61,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,560x = 3,768,977,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,768,977,664/40,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,923.51
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