Finding the Third Proportional to 38,286 and 82,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,286 and 82,722 is: 178,731.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,286 : 82,722 = 82,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,286/82,722 = 82,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,286x = 82,722 × 82,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,286x = 6,842,929,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,842,929,284/38,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,731.89
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