Finding the Third Proportional to 40,898 and 61,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,898 and 61,347 is: 92,020.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,898 : 61,347 = 61,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,898/61,347 = 61,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,898x = 61,347 × 61,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,898x = 3,763,454,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,763,454,409/40,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,020.50
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