Finding the Third Proportional to 38,576 and 60,119.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,576 and 60,119.50 is: 93,694.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,576 : 60,119.50 = 60,119.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,576/60,119.50 = 60,119.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,576x = 60,119.50 × 60,119.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,576x = 3,614,354,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,614,354,280.25/38,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,694.38
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