Finding the Third Proportional to 40,843 and 87,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,843 and 87,943 is: 189,358.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,843 : 87,943 = 87,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,843/87,943 = 87,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,843x = 87,943 × 87,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,843x = 7,733,971,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,733,971,249/40,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,358.55
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