Finding the Third Proportional to 38,054 and 81,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,054 and 81,389 is: 174,072.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,054 : 81,389 = 81,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,054/81,389 = 81,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,054x = 81,389 × 81,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,054x = 6,624,169,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,624,169,321/38,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,072.88
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