Finding the Third Proportional to 39,108 and 56,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,108 and 56,043 is: 80,311.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,108 : 56,043 = 56,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,108/56,043 = 56,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,108x = 56,043 × 56,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,108x = 3,140,817,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,140,817,849/39,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,311.39
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