Finding the Third Proportional to 39,360 and 62,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,360 and 62,322 is: 98,679.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,360 : 62,322 = 62,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,360/62,322 = 62,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,360x = 62,322 × 62,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,360x = 3,884,031,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,884,031,684/39,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,679.67
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