Finding the Third Proportional to 38,582 and 81,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,582 and 81,903 is: 173,866.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,582 : 81,903 = 81,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,582/81,903 = 81,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,582x = 81,903 × 81,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,582x = 6,708,101,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,708,101,409/38,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,866.09
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