Finding the Third Proportional to 40,729 and 86,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,729 and 86,282 is: 182,783.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,729 : 86,282 = 86,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,729/86,282 = 86,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,729x = 86,282 × 86,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,729x = 7,444,583,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,444,583,524/40,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,783.36
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