Finding the Third Proportional to 38,977 and 85,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,977 and 85,898 is: 189,303.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,977 : 85,898 = 85,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,977/85,898 = 85,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,977x = 85,898 × 85,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,977x = 7,378,466,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,378,466,404/38,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,303.09
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