Finding the Third Proportional to 38,862.75 and 83,237.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,862.75 and 83,237.63 is: 178,281.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,862.75 : 83,237.63 = 83,237.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,862.75/83,237.63 = 83,237.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,862.75x = 83,237.63 × 83,237.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,862.75x = 6,928,502,215.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,928,502,215.64/38,862.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,281.32
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