Finding the Third Proportional to 39,064 and 51,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,064 and 51,154 is: 66,985.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,064 : 51,154 = 51,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,064/51,154 = 51,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,064x = 51,154 × 51,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,064x = 2,616,731,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,731,716/39,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,985.76
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