Finding the Third Proportional to 40,791 and 90,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,791 and 90,330 is: 200,032.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,791 : 90,330 = 90,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,791/90,330 = 90,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,791x = 90,330 × 90,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,791x = 8,159,508,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,159,508,900/40,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,032.09
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