Finding the Third Proportional to 38,097 and 55,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,097 and 55,701 is: 81,439.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,097 : 55,701 = 55,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,097/55,701 = 55,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,097x = 55,701 × 55,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,097x = 3,102,601,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,102,601,401/38,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,439.52
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