Finding the Third Proportional to 38,050 and 81,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,050 and 81,956 is: 176,525.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,050 : 81,956 = 81,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,050/81,956 = 81,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,050x = 81,956 × 81,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,050x = 6,716,785,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,716,785,936/38,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,525.25
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