Finding the Third Proportional to 38,826 and 83,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,826 and 83,192 is: 178,254.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,826 : 83,192 = 83,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,826/83,192 = 83,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,826x = 83,192 × 83,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,826x = 6,920,908,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,920,908,864/38,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,254.49
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