Finding the Third Proportional to 38,880 and 56,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,880 and 56,808 is: 83,002.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,880 : 56,808 = 56,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,880/56,808 = 56,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,880x = 56,808 × 56,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,880x = 3,227,148,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,227,148,864/38,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,002.80
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