Finding the Third Proportional to 39,416 and 61,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,416 and 61,044 is: 94,539.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,416 : 61,044 = 61,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,416/61,044 = 61,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,416x = 61,044 × 61,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,416x = 3,726,369,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,726,369,936/39,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,539.53
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