Finding the Third Proportional to 40,186.13 and 84,882.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,186.13 and 84,882.94 is: 179,293.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,186.13 : 84,882.94 = 84,882.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,186.13/84,882.94 = 84,882.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,186.13x = 84,882.94 × 84,882.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,186.13x = 7,205,113,078.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,205,113,078.63/40,186.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,293.55
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