Finding the Third Proportional to 38,488 and 57,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,488 and 57,732 is: 86,598
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,488 : 57,732 = 57,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,488/57,732 = 57,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,488x = 57,732 × 57,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,488x = 3,332,983,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,332,983,824/38,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,598
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