Finding the Third Proportional to 40,283 and 86,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,283 and 86,396 is: 185,295.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,283 : 86,396 = 86,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,283/86,396 = 86,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,283x = 86,396 × 86,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,283x = 7,464,268,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,464,268,816/40,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,295.75
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