Finding the Third Proportional to 39,108 and 53,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,108 and 53,133 is: 72,187.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,108 : 53,133 = 53,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,108/53,133 = 53,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,108x = 53,133 × 53,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,108x = 2,823,115,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,823,115,689/39,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,187.68
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