Finding the Third Proportional to 38,560 and 84,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,560 and 84,500 is: 185,172.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,560 : 84,500 = 84,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,560/84,500 = 84,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,560x = 84,500 × 84,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,560x = 7,140,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,140,250,000/38,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,172.46
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