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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,302 and 87,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,302 and 87,522 is: 190,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,302 : 87,522 = 87,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,302/87,522 = 87,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,302x = 87,522 × 87,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,302x = 7,660,100,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,100,484/40,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,067.50

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