Finding the Third Proportional to 38,767 and 80,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,767 and 80,009 is: 165,126.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,767 : 80,009 = 80,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,767/80,009 = 80,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,767x = 80,009 × 80,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,767x = 6,401,440,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,401,440,081/38,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,126.01
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