Finding the Third Proportional to 38,892 and 81,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,892 and 81,672 is: 171,508.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,892 : 81,672 = 81,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,892/81,672 = 81,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,892x = 81,672 × 81,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,892x = 6,670,315,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,670,315,584/38,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,508.68
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