Finding the Third Proportional to 38,460 and 82,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,460 and 82,776 is: 178,155.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,460 : 82,776 = 82,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,460/82,776 = 82,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,460x = 82,776 × 82,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,460x = 6,851,866,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,851,866,176/38,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,155.65
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