Finding the Third Proportional to 38,811 and 83,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,811 and 83,804 is: 180,956.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,811 : 83,804 = 83,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,811/83,804 = 83,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,811x = 83,804 × 83,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,811x = 7,023,110,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,023,110,416/38,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,956.70
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