Finding the Third Proportional to 39,575 and 85,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,575 and 85,333 is: 183,998.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,575 : 85,333 = 85,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,575/85,333 = 85,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,575x = 85,333 × 85,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,575x = 7,281,720,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,281,720,889/39,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,998.00
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