Finding the Third Proportional to 38,242 and 82,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,242 and 82,344 is: 177,305.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,242 : 82,344 = 82,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,242/82,344 = 82,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,242x = 82,344 × 82,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,242x = 6,780,534,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,780,534,336/38,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,305.96
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