Finding the Third Proportional to 38,400 and 83,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,400 and 83,328 is: 180,821.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,400 : 83,328 = 83,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,400/83,328 = 83,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,400x = 83,328 × 83,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,400x = 6,943,555,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,943,555,584/38,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,821.76
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