Finding the Third Proportional to 39,014 and 60,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,014 and 60,276 is: 93,125.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,014 : 60,276 = 60,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,014/60,276 = 60,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,014x = 60,276 × 60,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,014x = 3,633,196,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,633,196,176/39,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,125.45
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