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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,364 and 58,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,364 and 58,347 is: 88,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364 : 58,347 = 58,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364/58,347 = 58,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364x = 58,347 × 58,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364x = 3,404,372,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,372,409/38,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,738.72

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