Finding the Third Proportional to 38,578 and 58,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,578 and 58,281 is: 88,046.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,578 : 58,281 = 58,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,578/58,281 = 58,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,578x = 58,281 × 58,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,578x = 3,396,674,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,396,674,961/38,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,046.94
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