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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,752 and 85,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,752 and 85,230 is: 178,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,752 : 85,230 = 85,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,752/85,230 = 85,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,752x = 85,230 × 85,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,752x = 7,264,152,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,152,900/40,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,252.67

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