Finding the Third Proportional to 40,252 and 85,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,252 and 85,701 is: 182,466.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,252 : 85,701 = 85,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,252/85,701 = 85,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,252x = 85,701 × 85,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,252x = 7,344,661,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,344,661,401/40,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,466.99
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