Finding the Third Proportional to 39,004 and 76,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,004 and 76,063 is: 148,332.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,004 : 76,063 = 76,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,004/76,063 = 76,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,004x = 76,063 × 76,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,004x = 5,785,579,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,785,579,969/39,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,332.99
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