Finding the Third Proportional to 38,451 and 82,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,451 and 82,649 is: 177,650.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,451 : 82,649 = 82,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,451/82,649 = 82,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,451x = 82,649 × 82,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,451x = 6,830,857,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,830,857,201/38,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,650.96
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