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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,961 and 86,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,961 and 86,044 is: 180,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,961 : 86,044 = 86,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,961/86,044 = 86,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,961x = 86,044 × 86,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,961x = 7,403,569,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403,569,936/40,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,746.81

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