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Finding the Third Proportional to 36,503 and 40,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 36,503 and 40,343 is: 44,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,503 : 40,343 = 40,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,503/40,343 = 40,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,503x = 40,343 × 40,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,503x = 1,627,557,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,557,649/36,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,586.96

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