Finding the Third Proportional to 38,892 and 60,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,892 and 60,060 is: 92,749.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,892 : 60,060 = 60,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,892/60,060 = 60,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,892x = 60,060 × 60,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,892x = 3,607,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,607,203,600/38,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,749.24
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