Finding the Third Proportional to 39,939 and 64,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,939 and 64,344 is: 103,661.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,939 : 64,344 = 64,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,939/64,344 = 64,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,939x = 64,344 × 64,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,939x = 4,140,150,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,140,150,336/39,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,661.84
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