Finding the Third Proportional to 39,215 and 84,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,215 and 84,694 is: 182,916.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,215 : 84,694 = 84,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,215/84,694 = 84,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,215x = 84,694 × 84,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,215x = 7,173,073,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,173,073,636/39,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,916.58
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