Finding the Third Proportional to 39,552 and 61,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,552 and 61,596 is: 95,926.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,552 : 61,596 = 61,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,552/61,596 = 61,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,552x = 61,596 × 61,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,552x = 3,794,067,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,794,067,216/39,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,926.05
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