Finding the Third Proportional to 39,332 and 60,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,332 and 60,195 is: 92,124.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,332 : 60,195 = 60,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,332/60,195 = 60,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,332x = 60,195 × 60,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,332x = 3,623,438,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,623,438,025/39,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,124.43
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