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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,034 and 60,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,034 and 60,051 is: 90,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034 : 60,051 = 60,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034/60,051 = 60,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034x = 60,051 × 60,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034x = 3,606,122,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,122,601/40,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,076.50

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