Finding the Third Proportional to 39,480 and 81,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,480 and 81,744 is: 169,252.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,480 : 81,744 = 81,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,480/81,744 = 81,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,480x = 81,744 × 81,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,480x = 6,682,081,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,682,081,536/39,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,252.32
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