Finding the Third Proportional to 38,424 and 57,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,424 and 57,081 is: 84,797.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,424 : 57,081 = 57,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,424/57,081 = 57,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,424x = 57,081 × 57,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,424x = 3,258,240,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,258,240,561/38,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,797.02
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