Finding the Third Proportional to 38,232 and 50,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,232 and 50,268 is: 66,093.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,232 : 50,268 = 50,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,232/50,268 = 50,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,232x = 50,268 × 50,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,232x = 2,526,871,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,526,871,824/38,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,093.11
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