Finding the Third Proportional to 39,006 and 92,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,006 and 92,046 is: 217,209.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,006 : 92,046 = 92,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,006/92,046 = 92,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,006x = 92,046 × 92,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,006x = 8,472,466,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,472,466,116/39,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,209.30
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