Finding the Third Proportional to 38,420 and 83,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,420 and 83,529 is: 181,600.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,420 : 83,529 = 83,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,420/83,529 = 83,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,420x = 83,529 × 83,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,420x = 6,977,093,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,977,093,841/38,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,600.57
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