Finding the Third Proportional to 38,856 and 83,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,856 and 83,375 is: 178,901.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,856 : 83,375 = 83,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,856/83,375 = 83,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,856x = 83,375 × 83,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,856x = 6,951,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,951,390,625/38,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,901.34
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