Finding the Third Proportional to 39,010 and 84,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,010 and 84,152 is: 181,531.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,010 : 84,152 = 84,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,010/84,152 = 84,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,010x = 84,152 × 84,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,010x = 7,081,559,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,081,559,104/39,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,531.89
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