Finding the Third Proportional to 38,416 and 83,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,416 and 83,264 is: 180,468.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,416 : 83,264 = 83,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,416/83,264 = 83,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,416x = 83,264 × 83,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,416x = 6,932,893,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,932,893,696/38,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,468.91
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