Finding the Third Proportional to 39,680 and 61,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,680 and 61,414 is: 95,052.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,680 : 61,414 = 61,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,680/61,414 = 61,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,680x = 61,414 × 61,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,680x = 3,771,679,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,771,679,396/39,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,052.40
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