Finding the Third Proportional to 38,646 and 51,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,646 and 51,765 is: 69,337.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,646 : 51,765 = 51,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,646/51,765 = 51,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,646x = 51,765 × 51,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,646x = 2,679,615,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,679,615,225/38,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,337.45
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