Finding the Third Proportional to 39,708 and 54,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,708 and 54,603 is: 75,085.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,708 : 54,603 = 54,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,708/54,603 = 54,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,708x = 54,603 × 54,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,708x = 2,981,487,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,981,487,609/39,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,085.31
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