Finding the Third Proportional to 40,126 and 86,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,126 and 86,476 is: 186,365.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,126 : 86,476 = 86,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,126/86,476 = 86,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,126x = 86,476 × 86,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,126x = 7,478,098,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,478,098,576/40,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,365.41
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