Finding the Third Proportional to 38,537 and 57,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,537 and 57,805 is: 86,706.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,537 : 57,805 = 57,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,537/57,805 = 57,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,537x = 57,805 × 57,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,537x = 3,341,418,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,341,418,025/38,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,706.75
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