Finding the Third Proportional to 38,922 and 60,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,922 and 60,391 is: 93,702.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,922 : 60,391 = 60,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,922/60,391 = 60,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,922x = 60,391 × 60,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,922x = 3,647,072,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,647,072,881/38,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,702.09
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