Finding the Third Proportional to 38,785 and 83,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,785 and 83,758 is: 180,879.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,785 : 83,758 = 83,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,785/83,758 = 83,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,785x = 83,758 × 83,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,785x = 7,015,402,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,015,402,564/38,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,879.27
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