Finding the Third Proportional to 38,424 and 83,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,424 and 83,412 is: 181,073.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,424 : 83,412 = 83,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,424/83,412 = 83,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,424x = 83,412 × 83,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,424x = 6,957,561,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,957,561,744/38,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,073.33
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