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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,473 and 57,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,473 and 57,709 is: 86,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,473 : 57,709 = 57,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,473/57,709 = 57,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,473x = 57,709 × 57,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,473x = 3,330,328,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,328,681/38,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,562.75

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