Finding the Third Proportional to 39,759 and 87,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,759 and 87,354 is: 191,924.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,759 : 87,354 = 87,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,759/87,354 = 87,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,759x = 87,354 × 87,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,759x = 7,630,721,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,630,721,316/39,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,924.38
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