Finding the Third Proportional to 39,068 and 62,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,068 and 62,894 is: 101,250.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,068 : 62,894 = 62,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,068/62,894 = 62,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,068x = 62,894 × 62,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,068x = 3,955,655,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,955,655,236/39,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,250.52
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