Finding the Third Proportional to 39,933 and 61,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,933 and 61,434 is: 94,511.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,933 : 61,434 = 61,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,933/61,434 = 61,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,933x = 61,434 × 61,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,933x = 3,774,136,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,774,136,356/39,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,511.72
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