Finding the Third Proportional to 38,324 and 82,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,324 and 82,480 is: 177,511.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,324 : 82,480 = 82,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,324/82,480 = 82,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,324x = 82,480 × 82,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,324x = 6,802,950,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,802,950,400/38,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,511.49
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