Finding the Third Proportional to 38,301 and 55,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,301 and 55,164 is: 79,451.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,301 : 55,164 = 55,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,301/55,164 = 55,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,301x = 55,164 × 55,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,301x = 3,043,066,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,043,066,896/38,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,451.37
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