Finding the Third Proportional to 39,046 and 85,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,046 and 85,868 is: 188,836.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,046 : 85,868 = 85,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,046/85,868 = 85,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,046x = 85,868 × 85,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,046x = 7,373,313,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,373,313,424/39,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,836.59
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