Finding the Third Proportional to 38,618 and 84,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,618 and 84,616 is: 185,402.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,618 : 84,616 = 84,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,618/84,616 = 84,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,618x = 84,616 × 84,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,618x = 7,159,867,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,159,867,456/38,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,402.34
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