Finding the Third Proportional to 39,064 and 58,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,064 and 58,430 is: 87,396.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,064 : 58,430 = 58,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,064/58,430 = 58,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,064x = 58,430 × 58,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,064x = 3,414,064,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,414,064,900/39,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,396.71
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