Finding the Third Proportional to 39,520 and 93,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,520 and 93,289 is: 220,213.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,520 : 93,289 = 93,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,520/93,289 = 93,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,520x = 93,289 × 93,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,520x = 8,702,837,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,702,837,521/39,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,213.50
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