Finding the Third Proportional to 38,244 and 82,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,244 and 82,348 is: 177,313.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,244 : 82,348 = 82,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,244/82,348 = 82,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,244x = 82,348 × 82,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,244x = 6,781,193,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,781,193,104/38,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,313.91
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