Finding the Third Proportional to 40,955 and 86,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,955 and 86,281 is: 181,770.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,955 : 86,281 = 86,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,955/86,281 = 86,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,955x = 86,281 × 86,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,955x = 7,444,410,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,444,410,961/40,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,770.50
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