Finding the Third Proportional to 38,324 and 55,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,324 and 55,998 is: 81,822.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,324 : 55,998 = 55,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,324/55,998 = 55,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,324x = 55,998 × 55,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,324x = 3,135,776,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,135,776,004/38,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,822.77
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