Finding the Third Proportional to 40,854 and 61,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,854 and 61,524 is: 92,651.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,854 : 61,524 = 61,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,854/61,524 = 61,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,854x = 61,524 × 61,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,854x = 3,785,202,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,785,202,576/40,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,651.95
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