Finding the Third Proportional to 40,356 and 82,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,356 and 82,351 is: 168,046.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,356 : 82,351 = 82,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,356/82,351 = 82,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,356x = 82,351 × 82,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,356x = 6,781,687,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,781,687,201/40,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,046.57
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