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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,408 and 94,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,408 and 94,383 is: 220,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,408 : 94,383 = 94,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,408/94,383 = 94,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,408x = 94,383 × 94,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,408x = 8,908,150,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,150,689/40,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,455.12

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