Finding the Third Proportional to 38,428.50 and 81,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,428.50 and 81,411 is: 172,469.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,428.50 : 81,411 = 81,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,428.50/81,411 = 81,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,428.50x = 81,411 × 81,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,428.50x = 6,627,750,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,627,750,921/38,428.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,469.68
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