Finding the Third Proportional to 38,974 and 57,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,974 and 57,002 is: 83,369.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,974 : 57,002 = 57,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,974/57,002 = 57,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,974x = 57,002 × 57,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,974x = 3,249,228,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,249,228,004/38,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,369.12
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