Finding the Third Proportional to 39,495 and 85,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,495 and 85,380 is: 184,573.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,495 : 85,380 = 85,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,495/85,380 = 85,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,495x = 85,380 × 85,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,495x = 7,289,744,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,289,744,400/39,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,573.85
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