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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,799 and 94,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,799 and 94,680 is: 219,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,799 : 94,680 = 94,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,799/94,680 = 94,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,799x = 94,680 × 94,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,799x = 8,964,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964,302,400/40,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,718.68

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