Finding the Third Proportional to 38,064 and 84,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,064 and 84,288 is: 186,645.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,064 : 84,288 = 84,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,064/84,288 = 84,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,064x = 84,288 × 84,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,064x = 7,104,466,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,104,466,944/38,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,645.31
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