Finding the Third Proportional to 38,082 and 56,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,082 and 56,898 is: 85,010.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,082 : 56,898 = 56,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,082/56,898 = 56,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,082x = 56,898 × 56,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,082x = 3,237,382,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,237,382,404/38,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,010.83
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