Finding the Third Proportional to 40,993 and 96,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,993 and 96,730 is: 228,250.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,993 : 96,730 = 96,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,993/96,730 = 96,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,993x = 96,730 × 96,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,993x = 9,356,692,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,356,692,900/40,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,250.99
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