Finding the Third Proportional to 39,522 and 60,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,522 and 60,286.50 is: 91,960.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,522 : 60,286.50 = 60,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,522/60,286.50 = 60,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,522x = 60,286.50 × 60,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,522x = 3,634,462,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,634,462,082.25/39,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,960.48
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