Finding the Third Proportional to 39,154 and 60,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,154 and 60,651 is: 93,950.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,154 : 60,651 = 60,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,154/60,651 = 60,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,154x = 60,651 × 60,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,154x = 3,678,543,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,678,543,801/39,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,950.65
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