Finding the Third Proportional to 38,952 and 85,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,952 and 85,680 is: 188,464.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,952 : 85,680 = 85,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,952/85,680 = 85,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,952x = 85,680 × 85,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,952x = 7,341,062,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,341,062,400/38,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,464.33
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