Finding the Third Proportional to 39,880 and 61,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,880 and 61,924 is: 96,153.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,880 : 61,924 = 61,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,880/61,924 = 61,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,880x = 61,924 × 61,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,880x = 3,834,581,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,834,581,776/39,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,153.00
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