Finding the Third Proportional to 39,909 and 58,108.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,909 and 58,108.50 is: 84,607.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,909 : 58,108.50 = 58,108.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,909/58,108.50 = 58,108.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,909x = 58,108.50 × 58,108.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,909x = 3,376,597,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,376,597,772.25/39,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,607.43
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