Finding the Third Proportional to 40,431 and 82,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,431 and 82,878 is: 169,888.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,431 : 82,878 = 82,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,431/82,878 = 82,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,431x = 82,878 × 82,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,431x = 6,868,762,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,868,762,884/40,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,888.52
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