Finding the Third Proportional to 39,425 and 87,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,425 and 87,598 is: 194,633.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,425 : 87,598 = 87,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,425/87,598 = 87,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,425x = 87,598 × 87,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,425x = 7,673,409,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,673,409,604/39,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,633.09
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