Finding the Third Proportional to 39,274 and 62,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,274 and 62,697 is: 100,089.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,274 : 62,697 = 62,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,274/62,697 = 62,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,274x = 62,697 × 62,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,274x = 3,930,913,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,930,913,809/39,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,089.47
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