Finding the Third Proportional to 40,495 and 85,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,495 and 85,085 is: 178,774.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,495 : 85,085 = 85,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,495/85,085 = 85,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,495x = 85,085 × 85,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,495x = 7,239,457,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,239,457,225/40,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,774.10
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