Finding the Third Proportional to 38,884 and 84,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,884 and 84,788 is: 184,883.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,884 : 84,788 = 84,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,884/84,788 = 84,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,884x = 84,788 × 84,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,884x = 7,189,004,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,189,004,944/38,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,883.37
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