Finding the Third Proportional to 38,160 and 82,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,160 and 82,104 is: 176,652.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,160 : 82,104 = 82,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,160/82,104 = 82,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,160x = 82,104 × 82,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,160x = 6,741,066,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,741,066,816/38,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,652.69
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