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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,354 and 58,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,354 and 58,929 is: 90,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354 : 58,929 = 58,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354/58,929 = 58,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354x = 58,929 × 58,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354x = 3,472,627,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472,627,041/38,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,541.46

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