Finding the Third Proportional to 39,690 and 54,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,690 and 54,423 is: 74,624.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,690 : 54,423 = 54,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,690/54,423 = 54,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,690x = 54,423 × 54,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,690x = 2,961,862,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,961,862,929/39,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,624.92
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