Finding the Third Proportional to 38,243 and 58,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,243 and 58,337 is: 88,988.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,243 : 58,337 = 58,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,243/58,337 = 58,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,243x = 58,337 × 58,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,243x = 3,403,205,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,403,205,569/38,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,988.98
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