Finding the Third Proportional to 38,924 and 60,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,924 and 60,394 is: 93,706.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,924 : 60,394 = 60,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,924/60,394 = 60,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,924x = 60,394 × 60,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,924x = 3,647,435,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,647,435,236/38,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,706.59
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