Finding the Third Proportional to 38,488 and 80,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,488 and 80,001 is: 166,289.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,488 : 80,001 = 80,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,488/80,001 = 80,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,488x = 80,001 × 80,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,488x = 6,400,160,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,400,160,001/38,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,289.75
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