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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,036 and 59,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,036 and 59,358 is: 92,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036 : 59,358 = 59,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036/59,358 = 59,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036x = 59,358 × 59,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036x = 3,523,372,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,372,164/38,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,632.56

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