Finding the Third Proportional to 38,482 and 60,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,482 and 60,153 is: 94,027.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,482 : 60,153 = 60,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,482/60,153 = 60,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,482x = 60,153 × 60,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,482x = 3,618,383,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,618,383,409/38,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,027.95
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