Finding the Third Proportional to 38,078 and 87,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,078 and 87,758 is: 202,255.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,078 : 87,758 = 87,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,078/87,758 = 87,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,078x = 87,758 × 87,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,078x = 7,701,466,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,701,466,564/38,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,255.02
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