Finding the Third Proportional to 40,603 and 90,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,603 and 90,433 is: 201,416.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,603 : 90,433 = 90,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,603/90,433 = 90,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,603x = 90,433 × 90,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,603x = 8,178,127,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,178,127,489/40,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,416.83
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