Finding the Third Proportional to 40,674 and 61,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,674 and 61,578 is: 93,225.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,674 : 61,578 = 61,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,674/61,578 = 61,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,674x = 61,578 × 61,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,674x = 3,791,850,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,791,850,084/40,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,225.40
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