Finding the Third Proportional to 40,255 and 87,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,255 and 87,425 is: 189,867.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,255 : 87,425 = 87,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,255/87,425 = 87,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,255x = 87,425 × 87,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,255x = 7,643,130,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,643,130,625/40,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,867.86
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