Finding the Third Proportional to 38,324 and 81,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,324 and 81,286 is: 172,409.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,324 : 81,286 = 81,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,324/81,286 = 81,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,324x = 81,286 × 81,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,324x = 6,607,413,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,607,413,796/38,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,409.29
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