Finding the Third Proportional to 37,978 and 60,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,978 and 60,443 is: 96,196.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,978 : 60,443 = 60,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,978/60,443 = 60,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,978x = 60,443 × 60,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,978x = 3,653,356,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,653,356,249/37,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,196.65
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