Finding the Third Proportional to 39,393 and 58,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,393 and 58,471 is: 86,788.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,393 : 58,471 = 58,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,393/58,471 = 58,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,393x = 58,471 × 58,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,393x = 3,418,857,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,418,857,841/39,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,788.46
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