Finding the Third Proportional to 39,166 and 84,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,166 and 84,447 is: 182,078.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,166 : 84,447 = 84,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,166/84,447 = 84,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,166x = 84,447 × 84,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,166x = 7,131,295,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,131,295,809/39,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,078.74
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