Finding the Third Proportional to 38,849 and 58,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,849 and 58,251 is: 87,342.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,849 : 58,251 = 58,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,849/58,251 = 58,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,849x = 58,251 × 58,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,849x = 3,393,179,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,393,179,001/38,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,342.76
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