Finding the Third Proportional to 38,494 and 85,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,494 and 85,732 is: 190,938.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,494 : 85,732 = 85,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,494/85,732 = 85,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,494x = 85,732 × 85,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,494x = 7,349,975,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,349,975,824/38,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,938.22
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