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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,905 and 60,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,905 and 60,010 is: 88,038.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,905 : 60,010 = 60,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,905/60,010 = 60,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,905x = 60,010 × 60,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,905x = 3,601,200,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,200,100/40,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,038.14

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