Finding the Third Proportional to 38,258 and 83,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,258 and 83,086 is: 180,440.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,258 : 83,086 = 83,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,258/83,086 = 83,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,258x = 83,086 × 83,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,258x = 6,903,283,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,903,283,396/38,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,440.26
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