Finding the Third Proportional to 39,774 and 85,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,774 and 85,774 is: 184,974.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,774 : 85,774 = 85,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,774/85,774 = 85,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,774x = 85,774 × 85,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,774x = 7,357,179,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,357,179,076/39,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,974.58
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