Finding the Third Proportional to 39,021 and 60,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,021 and 60,393 is: 93,470.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,021 : 60,393 = 60,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,021/60,393 = 60,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,021x = 60,393 × 60,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,021x = 3,647,314,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,647,314,449/39,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,470.55
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