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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,116 and 60,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,116 and 60,030 is: 89,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,116 : 60,030 = 60,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,116/60,030 = 60,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,116x = 60,030 × 60,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,116x = 3,603,600,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,600,900/40,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,829.52

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