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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,675 and 60,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,675 and 60,795 is: 90,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,675 : 60,795 = 60,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,675/60,795 = 60,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,675x = 60,795 × 60,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,675x = 3,696,032,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,032,025/40,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,867.41

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