Finding the Third Proportional to 39,623 and 59,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,623 and 59,439 is: 89,165.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,623 : 59,439 = 59,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,623/59,439 = 59,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,623x = 59,439 × 59,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,623x = 3,532,994,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,532,994,721/39,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,165.25
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