Finding the Third Proportional to 39,917 and 59,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,917 and 59,881 is: 89,829.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,917 : 59,881 = 59,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,917/59,881 = 59,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,917x = 59,881 × 59,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,917x = 3,585,734,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,585,734,161/39,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,829.75
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