Finding the Third Proportional to 40,382 and 85,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,382 and 85,174 is: 179,649.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,382 : 85,174 = 85,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,382/85,174 = 85,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,382x = 85,174 × 85,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,382x = 7,254,610,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,254,610,276/40,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,649.60
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