Finding the Third Proportional to 40,989 and 90,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,989 and 90,003 is: 197,627.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,989 : 90,003 = 90,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,989/90,003 = 90,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,989x = 90,003 × 90,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,989x = 8,100,540,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,100,540,009/40,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,627.17
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