Finding the Third Proportional to 38,141 and 59,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,141 and 59,535 is: 92,929.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,141 : 59,535 = 59,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,141/59,535 = 59,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,141x = 59,535 × 59,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,141x = 3,544,416,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,544,416,225/38,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,929.29
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