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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,716 and 59,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,716 and 59,837 is: 92,480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,716 : 59,837 = 59,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,716/59,837 = 59,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,716x = 59,837 × 59,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,716x = 3,580,466,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,466,569/38,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,480.28

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