Finding the Third Proportional to 39,666 and 85,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,666 and 85,863 is: 185,863.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,666 : 85,863 = 85,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,666/85,863 = 85,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,666x = 85,863 × 85,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,666x = 7,372,454,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,372,454,769/39,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,863.33
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