Finding the Third Proportional to 39,733 and 90,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,733 and 90,583 is: 206,510.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,733 : 90,583 = 90,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,733/90,583 = 90,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,733x = 90,583 × 90,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,733x = 8,205,279,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,205,279,889/39,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,510.45
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