Finding the Third Proportional to 38,498 and 56,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,498 and 56,415 is: 82,670.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,498 : 56,415 = 56,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,498/56,415 = 56,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,498x = 56,415 × 56,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,498x = 3,182,652,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,182,652,225/38,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,670.59
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