Finding the Third Proportional to 38,280 and 83,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,280 and 83,040 is: 180,136.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,280 : 83,040 = 83,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,280/83,040 = 83,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,280x = 83,040 × 83,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,280x = 6,895,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,895,641,600/38,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,136.93
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