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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,050 and 60,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,050 and 60,095 is: 90,172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050 : 60,095 = 60,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050/60,095 = 60,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050x = 60,095 × 60,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050x = 3,611,409,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,409,025/40,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,172.51

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