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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,790 and 60,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,790 and 60,030 is: 92,900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,790 : 60,030 = 60,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,790/60,030 = 60,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,790x = 60,030 × 60,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,790x = 3,603,600,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,600,900/38,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,900.26

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