Finding the Third Proportional to 38,184 and 81,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,184 and 81,876 is: 175,562.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,184 : 81,876 = 81,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,184/81,876 = 81,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,184x = 81,876 × 81,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,184x = 6,703,679,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,703,679,376/38,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,562.52
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