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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,369 and 58,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,369 and 58,355 is: 88,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,369 : 58,355 = 58,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,369/58,355 = 58,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,369x = 58,355 × 58,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,369x = 3,405,306,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,306,025/38,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,751.49

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