Finding the Third Proportional to 40,932 and 87,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,932 and 87,843 is: 188,517.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,932 : 87,843 = 87,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,932/87,843 = 87,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,932x = 87,843 × 87,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,932x = 7,716,392,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,716,392,649/40,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,517.36
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