Finding the Third Proportional to 38,508 and 82,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,508 and 82,746 is: 177,804.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,508 : 82,746 = 82,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,508/82,746 = 82,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,508x = 82,746 × 82,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,508x = 6,846,900,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,846,900,516/38,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,804.63
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