Finding the Third Proportional to 38,808 and 84,723.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,808 and 84,723.75 is: 184,964.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,808 : 84,723.75 = 84,723.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,808/84,723.75 = 84,723.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,808x = 84,723.75 × 84,723.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,808x = 7,178,113,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,178,113,814.06/38,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,964.80
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