Finding the Third Proportional to 40,922 and 61,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,922 and 61,535 is: 92,531.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,922 : 61,535 = 61,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,922/61,535 = 61,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,922x = 61,535 × 61,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,922x = 3,786,556,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,786,556,225/40,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,531.06
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