Finding the Third Proportional to 38,284 and 56,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,284 and 56,331 is: 82,885.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,284 : 56,331 = 56,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,284/56,331 = 56,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,284x = 56,331 × 56,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,284x = 3,173,181,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,173,181,561/38,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,885.32
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