Finding the Third Proportional to 39,555 and 83,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,555 and 83,511 is: 176,313.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,555 : 83,511 = 83,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,555/83,511 = 83,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,555x = 83,511 × 83,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,555x = 6,974,087,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,974,087,121/39,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,313.67
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