Finding the Third Proportional to 38,398 and 60,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,398 and 60,105 is: 94,083.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,398 : 60,105 = 60,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,398/60,105 = 60,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,398x = 60,105 × 60,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,398x = 3,612,611,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,612,611,025/38,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,083.31
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