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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,554 and 60,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,554 and 60,666 is: 90,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,554 : 60,666 = 60,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,554/60,666 = 60,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,554x = 60,666 × 60,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,554x = 3,680,363,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,363,556/40,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,752.17

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