Finding the Third Proportional to 39,791.50 and 62,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,791.50 and 62,109 is: 96,943.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,791.50 : 62,109 = 62,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,791.50/62,109 = 62,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,791.50x = 62,109 × 62,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,791.50x = 3,857,527,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,857,527,881/39,791.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,943.52
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