Finding the Third Proportional to 40,905 and 64,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,905 and 64,269 is: 100,977.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,905 : 64,269 = 64,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,905/64,269 = 64,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,905x = 64,269 × 64,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,905x = 4,130,504,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,130,504,361/40,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,977.98
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