Finding the Third Proportional to 40,874 and 54,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,874 and 54,927 is: 73,811.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,874 : 54,927 = 54,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,874/54,927 = 54,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,874x = 54,927 × 54,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,874x = 3,016,975,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,016,975,329/40,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,811.60
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