Finding the Third Proportional to 39,894 and 60,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,894 and 60,705 is: 92,372.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,894 : 60,705 = 60,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,894/60,705 = 60,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,894x = 60,705 × 60,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,894x = 3,685,097,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,685,097,025/39,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,372.21
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