Finding the Third Proportional to 39,088 and 84,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,088 and 84,464 is: 182,515.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,088 : 84,464 = 84,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,088/84,464 = 84,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,088x = 84,464 × 84,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,088x = 7,134,167,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,134,167,296/39,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,515.54
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