Finding the Third Proportional to 38,406 and 57,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,406 and 57,609 is: 86,413.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,406 : 57,609 = 57,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,406/57,609 = 57,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,406x = 57,609 × 57,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,406x = 3,318,796,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,318,796,881/38,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,413.50
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