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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,034 and 57,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,034 and 57,051 is: 85,576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034 : 57,051 = 57,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034/57,051 = 57,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034x = 57,051 × 57,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034x = 3,254,816,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,816,601/38,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,576.50

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