Finding the Third Proportional to 38,250 and 55,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,250 and 55,090 is: 79,344.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,250 : 55,090 = 55,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,250/55,090 = 55,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,250x = 55,090 × 55,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,250x = 3,034,908,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,034,908,100/38,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,344.00
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