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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,652 and 87,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,652 and 87,784 is: 189,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,652 : 87,784 = 87,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,652/87,784 = 87,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,652x = 87,784 × 87,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,652x = 7,706,030,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,030,656/40,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,560.92

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