Finding the Third Proportional to 38,648 and 55,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,648 and 55,119 is: 78,609.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,648 : 55,119 = 55,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,648/55,119 = 55,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,648x = 55,119 × 55,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,648x = 3,038,104,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,038,104,161/38,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,609.61
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