Finding the Third Proportional to 38,875 and 81,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,875 and 81,666 is: 171,558.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,875 : 81,666 = 81,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,875/81,666 = 81,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,875x = 81,666 × 81,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,875x = 6,669,335,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,669,335,556/38,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,558.47
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