Finding the Third Proportional to 39,669 and 59,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,669 and 59,910 is: 90,478.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,669 : 59,910 = 59,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,669/59,910 = 59,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,669x = 59,910 × 59,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,669x = 3,589,208,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,589,208,100/39,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,478.92
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