Finding the Third Proportional to 38,568 and 57,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,568 and 57,852 is: 86,778
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,568 : 57,852 = 57,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,568/57,852 = 57,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,568x = 57,852 × 57,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,568x = 3,346,853,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,346,853,904/38,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,778
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