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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,668 and 60,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,668 and 60,762 is: 90,784.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,668 : 60,762 = 60,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,668/60,762 = 60,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,668x = 60,762 × 60,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,668x = 3,692,020,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,020,644/40,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,784.42

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