Finding the Third Proportional to 39,352 and 85,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,352 and 85,704 is: 186,653.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,352 : 85,704 = 85,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,352/85,704 = 85,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,352x = 85,704 × 85,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,352x = 7,345,175,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,345,175,616/39,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,653.17
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