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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,480 and 60,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,480 and 60,150 is: 94,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,480 : 60,150 = 60,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,480/60,150 = 60,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,480x = 60,150 × 60,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,480x = 3,618,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,022,500/38,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,023.45

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