Finding the Third Proportional to 40,840 and 83,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,840 and 83,407 is: 170,341.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,840 : 83,407 = 83,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,840/83,407 = 83,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,840x = 83,407 × 83,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,840x = 6,956,727,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,956,727,649/40,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,341.03
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