Finding the Third Proportional to 38,064 and 54,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,064 and 54,102 is: 76,897.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,064 : 54,102 = 54,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,064/54,102 = 54,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,064x = 54,102 × 54,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,064x = 2,927,026,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,927,026,404/38,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,897.50
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