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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,558 and 54,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,558 and 54,253 is: 72,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,558 : 54,253 = 54,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,558/54,253 = 54,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,558x = 54,253 × 54,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,558x = 2,943,388,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,388,009/40,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,572.32

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