Finding the Third Proportional to 38,808 and 58,999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,808 and 58,999.50 is: 89,696.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,808 : 58,999.50 = 58,999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,808/58,999.50 = 58,999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,808x = 58,999.50 × 58,999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,808x = 3,480,941,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,480,941,000.25/38,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,696.48
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