Finding the Third Proportional to 39,094 and 79,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,094 and 79,574 is: 161,969.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,094 : 79,574 = 79,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,094/79,574 = 79,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,094x = 79,574 × 79,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,094x = 6,332,021,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,332,021,476/39,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,969.14
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