Finding the Third Proportional to 39,607 and 88,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,607 and 88,069 is: 195,827.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,607 : 88,069 = 88,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,607/88,069 = 88,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,607x = 88,069 × 88,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,607x = 7,756,148,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,756,148,761/39,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,827.73
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