Finding the Third Proportional to 39,308 and 80,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,308 and 80,664 is: 165,530.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,308 : 80,664 = 80,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,308/80,664 = 80,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,308x = 80,664 × 80,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,308x = 6,506,680,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,506,680,896/39,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,530.70
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