Finding the Third Proportional to 39,949 and 62,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,949 and 62,103 is: 96,542.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,949 : 62,103 = 62,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,949/62,103 = 62,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,949x = 62,103 × 62,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,949x = 3,856,782,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,856,782,609/39,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,542.66
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