Finding the Third Proportional to 40,904 and 62,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,904 and 62,851 is: 96,573.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,904 : 62,851 = 62,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,904/62,851 = 62,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,904x = 62,851 × 62,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,904x = 3,950,248,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,950,248,201/40,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,573.64
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