Finding the Third Proportional to 39,164 and 87,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,164 and 87,292 is: 194,563.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,164 : 87,292 = 87,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,164/87,292 = 87,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,164x = 87,292 × 87,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,164x = 7,619,893,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,619,893,264/39,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,563.71
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