Finding the Third Proportional to 40,883 and 63,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,883 and 63,326 is: 98,089.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,883 : 63,326 = 63,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,883/63,326 = 63,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,883x = 63,326 × 63,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,883x = 4,010,182,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,010,182,276/40,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,089.24
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