Finding the Third Proportional to 40,932 and 85,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,932 and 85,995 is: 180,668.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,932 : 85,995 = 85,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,932/85,995 = 85,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,932x = 85,995 × 85,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,932x = 7,395,140,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,395,140,025/40,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,668.91
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