Finding the Third Proportional to 39,996 and 63,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,996 and 63,252 is: 100,030.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,996 : 63,252 = 63,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,996/63,252 = 63,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,996x = 63,252 × 63,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,996x = 4,000,815,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,000,815,504/39,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,030.39
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