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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,776 and 84,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,776 and 84,350 is: 174,488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,776 : 84,350 = 84,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,776/84,350 = 84,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,776x = 84,350 × 84,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,776x = 7,114,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,922,500/40,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,488.00

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