Finding the Third Proportional to 39,830 and 54,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,830 and 54,126 is: 73,553.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,830 : 54,126 = 54,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,830/54,126 = 54,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,830x = 54,126 × 54,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,830x = 2,929,623,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,929,623,876/39,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,553.20
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