Finding the Third Proportional to 39,467 and 84,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,467 and 84,532 is: 181,054.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,467 : 84,532 = 84,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,467/84,532 = 84,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,467x = 84,532 × 84,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,467x = 7,145,659,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,145,659,024/39,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,054.02
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