Finding the Third Proportional to 38,036 and 87,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,036 and 87,434 is: 200,986.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,036 : 87,434 = 87,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,036/87,434 = 87,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,036x = 87,434 × 87,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,036x = 7,644,704,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,644,704,356/38,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,986.02
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