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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,247 and 59,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,247 and 59,369 is: 92,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247 : 59,369 = 59,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247/59,369 = 59,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247x = 59,369 × 59,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247x = 3,524,678,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,678,161/38,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,155.68

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