Finding the Third Proportional to 39,050 and 85,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,050 and 85,504 is: 187,219.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,050 : 85,504 = 85,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,050/85,504 = 85,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,050x = 85,504 × 85,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,050x = 7,310,934,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,310,934,016/39,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,219.82
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