Finding the Third Proportional to 38,880 and 80,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,880 and 80,262 is: 165,689.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,880 : 80,262 = 80,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,880/80,262 = 80,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,880x = 80,262 × 80,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,880x = 6,441,988,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,441,988,644/38,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,689.01
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