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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,060 and 58,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,060 and 58,572 is: 90,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060 : 58,572 = 58,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060/58,572 = 58,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060x = 58,572 × 58,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060x = 3,430,679,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,679,184/38,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,138.71

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