Finding the Third Proportional to 39,394 and 58,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,394 and 58,474 is: 86,795.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,394 : 58,474 = 58,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,394/58,474 = 58,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,394x = 58,474 × 58,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,394x = 3,419,208,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,419,208,676/39,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,795.16
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