Finding the Third Proportional to 38,439 and 78,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,439 and 78,792 is: 161,507.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,439 : 78,792 = 78,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,439/78,792 = 78,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,439x = 78,792 × 78,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,439x = 6,208,179,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,208,179,264/38,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,507.30
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