Finding the Third Proportional to 40,950 and 65,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,950 and 65,192 is: 103,785.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,950 : 65,192 = 65,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,950/65,192 = 65,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,950x = 65,192 × 65,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,950x = 4,249,996,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,249,996,864/40,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,785.03
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