Finding the Third Proportional to 40,848 and 89,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,848 and 89,750 is: 197,196.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,848 : 89,750 = 89,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,848/89,750 = 89,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,848x = 89,750 × 89,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,848x = 8,055,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,055,062,500/40,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,196.01
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