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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,243 and 38,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,243 and 38,761 is: 51,376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,243 : 38,761 = 38,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,243/38,761 = 38,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,243x = 38,761 × 38,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,243x = 1,502,415,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,415,121/29,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,376.91

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