Finding the Third Proportional to 40,972 and 62,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,972 and 62,551 is: 95,495.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,972 : 62,551 = 62,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,972/62,551 = 62,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,972x = 62,551 × 62,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,972x = 3,912,627,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,912,627,601/40,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,495.16
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