Finding the Third Proportional to 38,754 and 83,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,754 and 83,421 is: 179,570.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,754 : 83,421 = 83,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,754/83,421 = 83,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,754x = 83,421 × 83,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,754x = 6,959,063,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,959,063,241/38,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,570.19
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