Finding the Third Proportional to 38,518 and 80,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,518 and 80,908 is: 169,949.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,518 : 80,908 = 80,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,518/80,908 = 80,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,518x = 80,908 × 80,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,518x = 6,546,104,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,546,104,464/38,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,949.23
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