Finding the Third Proportional to 38,742 and 54,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,742 and 54,555 is: 76,822.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,742 : 54,555 = 54,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,742/54,555 = 54,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,742x = 54,555 × 54,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,742x = 2,976,248,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,976,248,025/38,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,822.26
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