Finding the Third Proportional to 38,064 and 55,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,064 and 55,851 is: 81,949.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,064 : 55,851 = 55,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,064/55,851 = 55,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,064x = 55,851 × 55,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,064x = 3,119,334,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,119,334,201/38,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,949.72
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