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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,307 and 59,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,307 and 59,453 is: 92,271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,307 : 59,453 = 59,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,307/59,453 = 59,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,307x = 59,453 × 59,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,307x = 3,534,659,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,659,209/38,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,271.89

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