Finding the Third Proportional to 38,494 and 80,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,494 and 80,012 is: 166,309.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,494 : 80,012 = 80,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,494/80,012 = 80,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,494x = 80,012 × 80,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,494x = 6,401,920,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,401,920,144/38,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,309.56
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