Finding the Third Proportional to 38,326 and 58,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,326 and 58,887 is: 90,478.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,326 : 58,887 = 58,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,326/58,887 = 58,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,326x = 58,887 × 58,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,326x = 3,467,678,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,467,678,769/38,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,478.49
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