Finding the Third Proportional to 40,575 and 62,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,575 and 62,406 is: 95,982.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,575 : 62,406 = 62,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,575/62,406 = 62,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,575x = 62,406 × 62,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,575x = 3,894,508,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,894,508,836/40,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,982.97
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