Finding the Third Proportional to 38,093 and 88,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,093 and 88,173 is: 204,092.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,093 : 88,173 = 88,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,093/88,173 = 88,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,093x = 88,173 × 88,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,093x = 7,774,477,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,774,477,929/38,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,092.04
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