Finding the Third Proportional to 38,538 and 57,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,538 and 57,807 is: 86,710.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,538 : 57,807 = 57,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,538/57,807 = 57,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,538x = 57,807 × 57,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,538x = 3,341,649,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,341,649,249/38,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,710.50
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