Finding the Third Proportional to 39,448 and 86,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,448 and 86,200 is: 188,360.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,448 : 86,200 = 86,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,448/86,200 = 86,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,448x = 86,200 × 86,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,448x = 7,430,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,430,440,000/39,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,360.37
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