Finding the Third Proportional to 40,903 and 87,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,903 and 87,633 is: 187,750.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,903 : 87,633 = 87,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,903/87,633 = 87,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,903x = 87,633 × 87,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,903x = 7,679,542,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,679,542,689/40,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,750.11
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