Finding the Third Proportional to 40,782 and 86,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,782 and 86,463 is: 183,312.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,782 : 86,463 = 86,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,782/86,463 = 86,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,782x = 86,463 × 86,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,782x = 7,475,850,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,475,850,369/40,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,312.50
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