Finding the Third Proportional to 39,102 and 85,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,102 and 85,376 is: 186,411.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,102 : 85,376 = 85,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,102/85,376 = 85,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,102x = 85,376 × 85,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,102x = 7,289,061,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,289,061,376/39,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,411.47
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