Finding the Third Proportional to 40,480 and 84,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,480 and 84,608 is: 176,840.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,480 : 84,608 = 84,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,480/84,608 = 84,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,480x = 84,608 × 84,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,480x = 7,158,513,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,158,513,664/40,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,840.75
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