Finding the Third Proportional to 38,136 and 56,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,136 and 56,988 is: 85,159.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,136 : 56,988 = 56,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,136/56,988 = 56,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,136x = 56,988 × 56,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,136x = 3,247,632,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,247,632,144/38,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,159.22
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