Finding the Third Proportional to 40,861 and 63,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,861 and 63,531 is: 98,778.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,861 : 63,531 = 63,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,861/63,531 = 63,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,861x = 63,531 × 63,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,861x = 4,036,187,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,036,187,961/40,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,778.49
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