Finding the Third Proportional to 40,890 and 87,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,890 and 87,609 is: 187,706.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,890 : 87,609 = 87,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,890/87,609 = 87,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,890x = 87,609 × 87,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,890x = 7,675,336,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,675,336,881/40,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,706.94
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