Finding the Third Proportional to 38,996 and 61,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,996 and 61,110 is: 95,764.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,996 : 61,110 = 61,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,996/61,110 = 61,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,996x = 61,110 × 61,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,996x = 3,734,432,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,734,432,100/38,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,764.49
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