Finding the Third Proportional to 40,615 and 60,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,615 and 60,923 is: 91,385.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,615 : 60,923 = 60,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,615/60,923 = 60,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,615x = 60,923 × 60,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,615x = 3,711,611,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,711,611,929/40,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,385.25
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