Finding the Third Proportional to 38,466 and 60,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,466 and 60,129 is: 93,992.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,466 : 60,129 = 60,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,466/60,129 = 60,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,466x = 60,129 × 60,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,466x = 3,615,496,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,615,496,641/38,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,992.01
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