Finding the Third Proportional to 39,471 and 75,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,471 and 75,304 is: 143,667.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,471 : 75,304 = 75,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,471/75,304 = 75,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,471x = 75,304 × 75,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,471x = 5,670,692,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,670,692,416/39,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,667.31
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