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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,467 and 58,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,467 and 58,213 is: 88,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,467 : 58,213 = 58,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,467/58,213 = 58,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,467x = 58,213 × 58,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,467x = 3,388,753,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,753,369/38,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,095.08

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