Finding the Third Proportional to 38,486 and 60,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,486 and 60,159 is: 94,036.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,486 : 60,159 = 60,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,486/60,159 = 60,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,486x = 60,159 × 60,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,486x = 3,619,105,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,619,105,281/38,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,036.93
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