Finding the Third Proportional to 39,177 and 76,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,177 and 76,410 is: 149,028.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,177 : 76,410 = 76,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,177/76,410 = 76,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,177x = 76,410 × 76,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,177x = 5,838,488,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,838,488,100/39,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,028.46
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