Finding the Third Proportional to 40,882 and 54,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,882 and 54,941 is: 73,834.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,882 : 54,941 = 54,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,882/54,941 = 54,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,882x = 54,941 × 54,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,882x = 3,018,513,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,018,513,481/40,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,834.78
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