Finding the Third Proportional to 38,938 and 61,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,938 and 61,013 is: 95,602.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,938 : 61,013 = 61,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,938/61,013 = 61,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,938x = 61,013 × 61,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,938x = 3,722,586,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,722,586,169/38,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,602.91
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