Finding the Third Proportional to 39,422 and 53,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,422 and 53,113 is: 71,558.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,422 : 53,113 = 53,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,422/53,113 = 53,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,422x = 53,113 × 53,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,422x = 2,820,990,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,820,990,769/39,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,558.79
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