Finding the Third Proportional to 37,854 and 58,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,854 and 58,554 is: 90,573.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,854 : 58,554 = 58,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,854/58,554 = 58,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,854x = 58,554 × 58,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,854x = 3,428,570,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,428,570,916/37,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,573.54
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