Finding the Third Proportional to 39,994 and 86,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,994 and 86,612 is: 187,569.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,994 : 86,612 = 86,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,994/86,612 = 86,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,994x = 86,612 × 86,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,994x = 7,501,638,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,501,638,544/39,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,569.10
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