Finding the Third Proportional to 38,504 and 83,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,504 and 83,596 is: 181,495.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,504 : 83,596 = 83,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,504/83,596 = 83,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,504x = 83,596 × 83,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,504x = 6,988,291,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,988,291,216/38,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,495.20
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