Finding the Third Proportional to 39,930 and 86,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,930 and 86,943 is: 189,308.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,930 : 86,943 = 86,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,930/86,943 = 86,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,930x = 86,943 × 86,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,930x = 7,559,085,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,559,085,249/39,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,308.42
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