Finding the Third Proportional to 38,342 and 81,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,342 and 81,652 is: 173,883.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,342 : 81,652 = 81,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,342/81,652 = 81,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,342x = 81,652 × 81,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,342x = 6,667,049,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,667,049,104/38,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,883.71
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