Finding the Third Proportional to 39,314 and 58,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,314 and 58,827 is: 88,025.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,314 : 58,827 = 58,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,314/58,827 = 58,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,314x = 58,827 × 58,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,314x = 3,460,615,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,460,615,929/39,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,025.03
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