Finding the Third Proportional to 38,578 and 80,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,578 and 80,228 is: 166,844.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,578 : 80,228 = 80,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,578/80,228 = 80,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,578x = 80,228 × 80,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,578x = 6,436,531,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,436,531,984/38,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,844.63
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