Finding the Third Proportional to 39,380 and 60,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,380 and 60,310 is: 92,364.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,380 : 60,310 = 60,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,380/60,310 = 60,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,380x = 60,310 × 60,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,380x = 3,637,296,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,637,296,100/39,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,364.05
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