Finding the Third Proportional to 39,464 and 84,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,464 and 84,544 is: 181,119.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,464 : 84,544 = 84,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,464/84,544 = 84,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,464x = 84,544 × 84,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,464x = 7,147,687,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,147,687,936/39,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,119.20
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