Finding the Third Proportional to 39,942 and 53,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,942 and 53,001 is: 70,329.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,942 : 53,001 = 53,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,942/53,001 = 53,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,942x = 53,001 × 53,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,942x = 2,809,106,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,809,106,001/39,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,329.63
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