Finding the Third Proportional to 38,285 and 56,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,285 and 56,318 is: 82,844.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,285 : 56,318 = 56,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,285/56,318 = 56,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,285x = 56,318 × 56,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,285x = 3,171,717,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,171,717,124/38,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,844.90
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