Finding the Third Proportional to 39,914 and 60,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,914 and 60,929 is: 93,008.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,914 : 60,929 = 60,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,914/60,929 = 60,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,914x = 60,929 × 60,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,914x = 3,712,343,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,712,343,041/39,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,008.54
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