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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,387 and 58,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,387 and 58,170 is: 88,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,387 : 58,170 = 58,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,387/58,170 = 58,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,387x = 58,170 × 58,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,387x = 3,383,748,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,748,900/38,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,148.30

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