Finding the Third Proportional to 38,907 and 59,332.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,907 and 59,332.50 is: 90,481.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,907 : 59,332.50 = 59,332.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,907/59,332.50 = 59,332.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,907x = 59,332.50 × 59,332.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,907x = 3,520,345,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,520,345,556.25/38,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,481.03
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