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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,835 and 53,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,835 and 53,055 is: 72,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835 : 53,055 = 53,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835/53,055 = 53,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835x = 53,055 × 53,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835x = 2,814,833,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,833,025/38,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,481.86

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