Finding the Third Proportional to 39,048 and 85,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,048 and 85,500 is: 187,211.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,048 : 85,500 = 85,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,048/85,500 = 85,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,048x = 85,500 × 85,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,048x = 7,310,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,310,250,000/39,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,211.89
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