Finding the Third Proportional to 40,989 and 84,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,989 and 84,533 is: 174,335.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,989 : 84,533 = 84,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,989/84,533 = 84,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,989x = 84,533 × 84,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,989x = 7,145,828,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,145,828,089/40,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,335.26
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