Finding the Third Proportional to 39,220 and 59,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,220 and 59,193 is: 89,337.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,220 : 59,193 = 59,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,220/59,193 = 59,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,220x = 59,193 × 59,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,220x = 3,503,811,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,503,811,249/39,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,337.36
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