Finding the Third Proportional to 39,414 and 84,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,414 and 84,660 is: 181,846.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,414 : 84,660 = 84,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,414/84,660 = 84,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,414x = 84,660 × 84,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,414x = 7,167,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,167,315,600/39,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,846.95
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