Finding the Third Proportional to 38,340 and 82,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,340 and 82,728 is: 178,506.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,340 : 82,728 = 82,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,340/82,728 = 82,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,340x = 82,728 × 82,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,340x = 6,843,921,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,843,921,984/38,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,506.05
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