Finding the Third Proportional to 38,074 and 55,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,074 and 55,812 is: 81,813.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,074 : 55,812 = 55,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,074/55,812 = 55,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,074x = 55,812 × 55,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,074x = 3,114,979,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,114,979,344/38,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,813.82
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