Finding the Third Proportional to 38,754 and 79,150.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,754 and 79,150.50 is: 161,655.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,754 : 79,150.50 = 79,150.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,754/79,150.50 = 79,150.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,754x = 79,150.50 × 79,150.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,754x = 6,264,801,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,264,801,650.25/38,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,655.61
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