Finding the Third Proportional to 40,354 and 82,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,354 and 82,347 is: 168,038.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,354 : 82,347 = 82,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,354/82,347 = 82,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,354x = 82,347 × 82,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,354x = 6,781,028,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,781,028,409/40,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,038.57
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