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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,860 and 85,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,860 and 85,464 is: 178,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,860 : 85,464 = 85,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,860/85,464 = 85,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,860x = 85,464 × 85,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,860x = 7,304,095,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304,095,296/40,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,759.06

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