Finding the Third Proportional to 38,716 and 57,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,716 and 57,924 is: 86,661.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,716 : 57,924 = 57,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,716/57,924 = 57,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,716x = 57,924 × 57,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,716x = 3,355,189,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,355,189,776/38,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,661.58
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