Finding the Third Proportional to 38,888 and 91,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,888 and 91,064 is: 213,244.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,888 : 91,064 = 91,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,888/91,064 = 91,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,888x = 91,064 × 91,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,888x = 8,292,652,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,292,652,096/38,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,244.50
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