Finding the Third Proportional to 38,500 and 80,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,500 and 80,060 is: 166,483.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,500 : 80,060 = 80,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,500/80,060 = 80,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,500x = 80,060 × 80,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,500x = 6,409,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,409,603,600/38,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,483.21
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