Finding the Third Proportional to 38,667 and 84,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,667 and 84,807 is: 186,004.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,667 : 84,807 = 84,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,667/84,807 = 84,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,667x = 84,807 × 84,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,667x = 7,192,227,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,192,227,249/38,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,004.27
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