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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,362 and 85,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,362 and 85,342 is: 180,448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,362 : 85,342 = 85,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,362/85,342 = 85,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,362x = 85,342 × 85,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,362x = 7,283,256,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,256,964/40,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,448.37

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