Finding the Third Proportional to 39,924 and 88,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,924 and 88,128 is: 194,533.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,924 : 88,128 = 88,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,924/88,128 = 88,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,924x = 88,128 × 88,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,924x = 7,766,544,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,766,544,384/39,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,533.22
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