Finding the Third Proportional to 39,806 and 85,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,806 and 85,828 is: 185,058.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,806 : 85,828 = 85,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,806/85,828 = 85,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,806x = 85,828 × 85,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,806x = 7,366,445,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,366,445,584/39,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,058.67
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