Finding the Third Proportional to 38,890 and 50,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,890 and 50,559 is: 65,729.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,890 : 50,559 = 50,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,890/50,559 = 50,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,890x = 50,559 × 50,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,890x = 2,556,212,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,556,212,481/38,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,729.30
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