Finding the Third Proportional to 38,644 and 80,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,644 and 80,624 is: 168,207.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,644 : 80,624 = 80,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,644/80,624 = 80,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,644x = 80,624 × 80,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,644x = 6,500,229,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,500,229,376/38,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,207.99
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