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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,412 and 59,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,412 and 59,349 is: 91,698.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,412 : 59,349 = 59,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,412/59,349 = 59,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,412x = 59,349 × 59,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,412x = 3,522,303,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,303,801/38,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,698.01

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