Finding the Third Proportional to 39,706 and 61,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,706 and 61,608 is: 95,591.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,706 : 61,608 = 61,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,706/61,608 = 61,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,706x = 61,608 × 61,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,706x = 3,795,545,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,795,545,664/39,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,591.24
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