Finding the Third Proportional to 39,672 and 54,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,672 and 54,024 is: 73,568.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,672 : 54,024 = 54,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,672/54,024 = 54,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,672x = 54,024 × 54,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,672x = 2,918,592,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,918,592,576/39,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,568.07
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