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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,763 and 59,973

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,763 and 59,973 is: 92,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,763 : 59,973 = 59,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,763/59,973 = 59,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,763x = 59,973 × 59,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,763x = 3,596,760,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,760,729/38,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,788.50

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