Finding the Third Proportional to 38,983 and 85,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,983 and 85,382 is: 187,006.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,983 : 85,382 = 85,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,983/85,382 = 85,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,983x = 85,382 × 85,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,983x = 7,290,085,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,290,085,924/38,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,006.80
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