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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,244 and 86,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,244 and 86,652 is: 186,576.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,244 : 86,652 = 86,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,244/86,652 = 86,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,244x = 86,652 × 86,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,244x = 7,508,569,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,569,104/40,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,576.11

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