Finding the Third Proportional to 38,098 and 58,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,098 and 58,114 is: 88,646.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,098 : 58,114 = 58,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,098/58,114 = 58,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,098x = 58,114 × 58,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,098x = 3,377,236,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,377,236,996/38,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,646.04
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