Finding the Third Proportional to 38,715 and 54,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,715 and 54,521 is: 76,780.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,715 : 54,521 = 54,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,715/54,521 = 54,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,715x = 54,521 × 54,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,715x = 2,972,539,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,972,539,441/38,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,780.04
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