Finding the Third Proportional to 39,234 and 92,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,234 and 92,607 is: 218,587.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,234 : 92,607 = 92,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,234/92,607 = 92,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,234x = 92,607 × 92,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,234x = 8,576,056,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,576,056,449/39,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,587.36
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