Finding the Third Proportional to 40,416 and 86,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,416 and 86,328 is: 184,395.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,416 : 86,328 = 86,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,416/86,328 = 86,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,416x = 86,328 × 86,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,416x = 7,452,523,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,452,523,584/40,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,395.38
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