Finding the Third Proportional to 40,220 and 85,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,220 and 85,782 is: 182,957.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,220 : 85,782 = 85,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,220/85,782 = 85,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,220x = 85,782 × 85,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,220x = 7,358,551,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,358,551,524/40,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,957.52
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