Finding the Third Proportional to 38,640 and 82,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,640 and 82,383 is: 175,645.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,640 : 82,383 = 82,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,640/82,383 = 82,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,640x = 82,383 × 82,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,640x = 6,786,958,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,786,958,689/38,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,645.93
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