Finding the Third Proportional to 39,157.75 and 58,909.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,157.75 and 58,909.75 is: 88,625.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,157.75 : 58,909.75 = 58,909.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,157.75/58,909.75 = 58,909.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,157.75x = 58,909.75 × 58,909.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,157.75x = 3,470,358,645.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,470,358,645.06/39,157.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,625.08
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