Finding the Third Proportional to 40,957 and 62,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,957 and 62,625 is: 95,756.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,957 : 62,625 = 62,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,957/62,625 = 62,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,957x = 62,625 × 62,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,957x = 3,921,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,921,890,625/40,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,756.30
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