Finding the Third Proportional to 38,107 and 58,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,107 and 58,259 is: 89,067.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,107 : 58,259 = 58,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,107/58,259 = 58,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,107x = 58,259 × 58,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,107x = 3,394,111,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,394,111,081/38,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,067.92
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