Finding the Third Proportional to 38,846 and 83,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,846 and 83,356 is: 178,865.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,846 : 83,356 = 83,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,846/83,356 = 83,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,846x = 83,356 × 83,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,846x = 6,948,222,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,948,222,736/38,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,865.85
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