Finding the Third Proportional to 39,906 and 59,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,906 and 59,859 is: 89,788.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,906 : 59,859 = 59,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,906/59,859 = 59,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,906x = 59,859 × 59,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,906x = 3,583,099,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,583,099,881/39,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,788.50
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