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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,430 and 85,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,430 and 85,049 is: 178,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,430 : 85,049 = 85,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,430/85,049 = 85,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,430x = 85,049 × 85,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,430x = 7,233,332,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,332,401/40,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,910.03

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