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Finding the Third Proportional to 37,904 and 59,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 37,904 and 59,330 is: 92,867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,904 : 59,330 = 59,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,904/59,330 = 59,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,904x = 59,330 × 59,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,904x = 3,520,048,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,048,900/37,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,867.48

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