Finding the Third Proportional to 40,682 and 53,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,682 and 53,997 is: 71,669.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,682 : 53,997 = 53,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,682/53,997 = 53,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,682x = 53,997 × 53,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,682x = 2,915,676,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,915,676,009/40,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,669.93
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