Finding the Third Proportional to 40,786 and 54,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,786 and 54,894 is: 73,882.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,786 : 54,894 = 54,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,786/54,894 = 54,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,786x = 54,894 × 54,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,786x = 3,013,351,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,013,351,236/40,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,882.00
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