Finding the Third Proportional to 40,444 and 86,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,444 and 86,742 is: 186,039.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,444 : 86,742 = 86,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,444/86,742 = 86,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,444x = 86,742 × 86,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,444x = 7,524,174,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,524,174,564/40,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,039.33
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