Finding the Third Proportional to 38,214 and 58,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,214 and 58,140 is: 88,456.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,214 : 58,140 = 58,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,214/58,140 = 58,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,214x = 58,140 × 58,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,214x = 3,380,259,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,380,259,600/38,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,456.05
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