Finding the Third Proportional to 39,292 and 60,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,292 and 60,126 is: 92,006.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,292 : 60,126 = 60,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,292/60,126 = 60,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,292x = 60,126 × 60,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,292x = 3,615,135,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,615,135,876/39,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,006.92
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