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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,254 and 58,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,254 and 58,190 is: 88,515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254 : 58,190 = 58,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254/58,190 = 58,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254x = 58,190 × 58,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254x = 3,386,076,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,076,100/38,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,515.61

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