Finding the Third Proportional to 39,006 and 59,967.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,006 and 59,967.75 is: 92,194.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,006 : 59,967.75 = 59,967.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,006/59,967.75 = 59,967.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,006x = 59,967.75 × 59,967.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,006x = 3,596,131,040.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,596,131,040.06/39,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,194.30
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