Finding the Third Proportional to 39,620 and 61,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,620 and 61,546 is: 95,606.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,620 : 61,546 = 61,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,620/61,546 = 61,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,620x = 61,546 × 61,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,620x = 3,787,910,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,787,910,116/39,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,606.01
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