Finding the Third Proportional to 38,992 and 55,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,992 and 55,572 is: 79,202.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,992 : 55,572 = 55,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,992/55,572 = 55,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,992x = 55,572 × 55,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,992x = 3,088,247,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,088,247,184/38,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,202.07
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