Finding the Third Proportional to 38,900 and 56,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,900 and 56,649 is: 82,496.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,900 : 56,649 = 56,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,900/56,649 = 56,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,900x = 56,649 × 56,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,900x = 3,209,109,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,209,109,201/38,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,496.38
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