Finding the Third Proportional to 38,074 and 81,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,074 and 81,982 is: 176,525.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,074 : 81,982 = 81,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,074/81,982 = 81,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,074x = 81,982 × 81,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,074x = 6,721,048,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,721,048,324/38,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,525.93
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