Finding the Third Proportional to 39,139 and 55,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,139 and 55,952 is: 79,987.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,139 : 55,952 = 55,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,139/55,952 = 55,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,139x = 55,952 × 55,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,139x = 3,130,626,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,130,626,304/39,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,987.39
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