Finding the Third Proportional to 40,289 and 86,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,289 and 86,408 is: 185,319.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,289 : 86,408 = 86,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,289/86,408 = 86,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,289x = 86,408 × 86,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,289x = 7,466,342,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,466,342,464/40,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,319.63
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