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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,060 and 38,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,060 and 38,692 is: 93,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060 : 38,692 = 38,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060/38,692 = 38,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060x = 38,692 × 38,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060x = 1,497,070,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,070,864/16,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,217.36

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