Finding the Third Proportional to 38,268 and 57,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,268 and 57,400 is: 86,097.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,268 : 57,400 = 57,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,268/57,400 = 57,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,268x = 57,400 × 57,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,268x = 3,294,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,294,760,000/38,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,097.00
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