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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,474 and 57,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,474 and 57,712 is: 86,569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,474 : 57,712 = 57,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,474/57,712 = 57,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,474x = 57,712 × 57,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,474x = 3,330,674,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,674,944/38,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,569.50

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