Finding the Third Proportional to 38,341 and 83,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,341 and 83,431 is: 181,548.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,341 : 83,431 = 83,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,341/83,431 = 83,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,341x = 83,431 × 83,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,341x = 6,960,731,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,960,731,761/38,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,548.00
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