Finding the Third Proportional to 82,416 and 94,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,416 and 94,080 is: 107,394.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,416 : 94,080 = 94,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,416/94,080 = 94,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,416x = 94,080 × 94,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,416x = 8,851,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,851,046,400/82,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,394.76
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