Finding the Third Proportional to 40,748.50 and 62,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,748.50 and 62,333 is: 95,350.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,748.50 : 62,333 = 62,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,748.50/62,333 = 62,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,748.50x = 62,333 × 62,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,748.50x = 3,885,402,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,885,402,889/40,748.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,350.82
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