Finding the Third Proportional to 39,917 and 66,525.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,917 and 66,525.50 is: 110,871.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,917 : 66,525.50 = 66,525.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,917/66,525.50 = 66,525.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,917x = 66,525.50 × 66,525.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,917x = 4,425,642,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,425,642,150.25/39,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,871.11
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