Finding the Third Proportional to 38,790 and 61,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,790 and 61,519 is: 97,566.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,790 : 61,519 = 61,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,790/61,519 = 61,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,790x = 61,519 × 61,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,790x = 3,784,587,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,784,587,361/38,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,566.06
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