Finding the Third Proportional to 39,136 and 60,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,136 and 60,624 is: 93,910.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,136 : 60,624 = 60,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,136/60,624 = 60,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,136x = 60,624 × 60,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,136x = 3,675,269,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,675,269,376/39,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,910.19
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