Finding the Third Proportional to 39,306 and 60,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,306 and 60,102 is: 91,900.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,306 : 60,102 = 60,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,306/60,102 = 60,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,306x = 60,102 × 60,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,306x = 3,612,250,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,612,250,404/39,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,900.74
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