Finding the Third Proportional to 38,480 and 56,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,480 and 56,336 is: 82,477.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,480 : 56,336 = 56,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,480/56,336 = 56,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,480x = 56,336 × 56,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,480x = 3,173,744,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,173,744,896/38,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,477.78
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