Finding the Third Proportional to 39,038 and 84,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,038 and 84,632 is: 183,477.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,038 : 84,632 = 84,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,038/84,632 = 84,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,038x = 84,632 × 84,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,038x = 7,162,575,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,162,575,424/39,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,477.01
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