Finding the Third Proportional to 38,356 and 50,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,356 and 50,442 is: 66,336.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,356 : 50,442 = 50,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,356/50,442 = 50,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,356x = 50,442 × 50,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,356x = 2,544,395,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,544,395,364/38,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,336.31
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