Finding the Third Proportional to 39,320.44 and 84,138.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,320.44 and 84,138.75 is: 180,041.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,320.44 : 84,138.75 = 84,138.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,320.44/84,138.75 = 84,138.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,320.44x = 84,138.75 × 84,138.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,320.44x = 7,079,329,251.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,079,329,251.56/39,320.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,041.98
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