Finding the Third Proportional to 39,648 and 61,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,648 and 61,464 is: 95,284.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,648 : 61,464 = 61,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,648/61,464 = 61,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,648x = 61,464 × 61,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,648x = 3,777,823,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,777,823,296/39,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,284.08
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