Finding the Third Proportional to 39,812 and 60,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,812 and 60,702 is: 92,553.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,812 : 60,702 = 60,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,812/60,702 = 60,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,812x = 60,702 × 60,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,812x = 3,684,732,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,684,732,804/39,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,553.32
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