Finding the Third Proportional to 39,005 and 59,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,005 and 59,915 is: 92,034.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,005 : 59,915 = 59,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,005/59,915 = 59,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,005x = 59,915 × 59,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,005x = 3,589,807,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,589,807,225/39,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,034.54
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